ESL BUSAN (IMO 9395525)
ESL BUSAN is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,002 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 75,752, and a length overall of 306 metres. This size and type indicate its role in large-scale containerized cargo transport. ESL BUSAN is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has previously operated under four different names and five different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 6 November 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 255805776
- Call sign: CQCZ
- Gross tonnage: 75752
- Deadweight: 81002 t
- Length overall: 306 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 21/11/2024, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/11/2025
- Registered owner: MINERVA SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PETER DOEHLE SCHIFFAHRTS-KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 1°16.0′N · 104°16.5′E · Speed 16.8 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 05:16 UTC
- Destination: Shanghai (SHA) (CN SHA) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ESL BUSAN?
ESL BUSAN is a Container Ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ESL BUSAN?
The vessel has a length overall of 306 metres and a beam of 40 metres. These dimensions support its capacity as an 81,002 DWT container carrier.
Which classification society maintains ESL BUSAN?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ESL BUSAN been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
What is the PSC inspection history for ESL BUSAN?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 November 2025. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2010 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 21 November 2024.
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