MAERSK NAKURU (IMO 9356103)
MAERSK NAKURU is a Container Ship built in 2008 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 35,137 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,904. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MAERSK NAKURU is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia and the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 July 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 477552900
- Call sign: VRKZ8
- Gross tonnage: 25904
- Deadweight: 35137 t
- Length overall: 211 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 21/07/2020, Chornomorsk (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/07/2025
- Registered owner: MAERSK SHIPPING HONG KONG LTD (Denmark)
- Ship manager: MOLLER-MAERSK A/S (Denmark)
- ISM manager: MAERSK A/S (Denmark)
- Last AIS position: 6°22.4′N · 010°56.5′W · Speed 8.1 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 20:06 UTC
- Destination: Monrovia (LR MLW) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 21:23 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MAERSK NAKURU?
MAERSK NAKURU is a container ship built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MAERSK NAKURU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 35,137 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,904.
Which classification society maintains MAERSK NAKURU?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MAERSK NAKURU been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia and the Mediterranean Sea. These geographic areas represent its most recent recorded maritime locations.
What is the port-state control record for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 2 July 2025. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 21 July 2020.
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