ZIM CHINA (IMO 9389382)
ZIM CHINA 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 51,733 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 40,487, and a length overall of 261.4 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport. ZIM CHINA is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the North America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has operated under four former names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 636021739
- Call sign: 5LFL9
- Gross tonnage: 40487
- Deadweight: 51733 t
- Length overall: 261.4 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 10 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/09/2026
- Registered owner: ZIM CHINA LP (Israel)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVS (Israel)
- Last AIS position: 31°27.0′N · 045°53.1′W · Speed 16.9 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 11:27 UTC
- Destination: Valencia (ES VLC) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 19:33 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ZIM CHINA?
The vessel has a length overall of 261.4 metres and a beam of 32.25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.6 metres.
Which shipyard built ZIM CHINA?
The vessel was built by Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. - Geoje Shipyard. It was completed in 2008 and is now in its 18th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of ZIM CHINA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 51,733 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,487.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026. All-time records show 10 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
What is the classification of ZIM CHINA?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
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