KMTC CHENNAI (IMO 9375513)
KMTC CHENNAI is a Container Ship built in 2008 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 51,750, a gross tonnage of 40,898, and a length overall of 261 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within regional trade routes. KMTC CHENNAI is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has operated under two former names and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 November 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 440838000
- Call sign: D7KC
- Gross tonnage: 40898
- Deadweight: 51750 t
- Length overall: 261 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 32 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/11/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: KOREA MARINE TRANSPORT CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: KMTC SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 5°33.7′N · 086°14.9′E · Speed 16.3 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 19:35 UTC
- Destination: Port Klang (Pelabuhan Klang) (MY PKG) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 15:55 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of KMTC CHENNAI?
KMTC CHENNAI is a container ship built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of KMTC CHENNAI?
The vessel has a length overall of 261 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It possesses a gross tonnage of 40,898.
Which classification society manages KMTC CHENNAI?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 November 2025. All-time records show 32 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
Where has KMTC CHENNAI been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. These areas are part of its recent geographic observation data.
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