CAPE FORBY (IMO 9356842)
CAPE FORBY is a Container Ship built in 2006 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,307 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 15,995, and a length overall of 170.08 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within regional trade routes. CAPE FORBY is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 April 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 538002666
- Call sign: V7KR5
- Gross tonnage: 15995
- Deadweight: 20307 t
- Length overall: 170.08 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Home port: Majuro
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/04/2026
- Registered owner: CAPE FORBY NAVIGATION CO LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 15°34.6′N · 096°37.2′E · Speed 12.7 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 00:23 UTC
- Destination: Johor Bahru (MY JHB) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 14:02 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of CAPE FORBY?
The vessel has a length overall of 170.08 metres and a beam of 25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.5 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of CAPE FORBY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 20,307 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 15,995.
Which classification society manages CAPE FORBY?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has CAPE FORBY been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded operating throughout South East Asia.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 April 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
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