PAPU (IMO 9377561)
PAPU is a Container Ship built in 2008 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 38,061 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 28,048. This capacity is typical for regional container feeder operations. Bureau Veritas, an IACS member, is the classification society for the vessel. Recent maritime activity has observed the vessel in South Asia, the Mediterranean Sea, and East Asia. The vessel has a history of 8 former names and 8 former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 24 November 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 636025016
- Call sign: 5LVK2
- Gross tonnage: 28048
- Deadweight: 38061 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 15/11/2025, Guangzhou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/11/2025
- Registered owner: NARA SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (Turkey)
- Ship manager: AKAR DENIZ TASIMACILIGI VE TIC (Turkey)
- ISM manager: TOBA SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (Georgia)
- Last AIS position: 37°8.5′N · 023°48.1′E · Speed 15.2 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 19:06 UTC
- Destination: MISURATA · ETA 15 October 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PAPU?
PAPU is a container ship built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for PAPU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 38,061 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 28,048.
Which classification society maintains PAPU?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
Where has PAPU been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Mediterranean Sea, and East Asia. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 26 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 November 2025. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 15 November 2025.
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