SM QINGDAO (IMO 9395939)
SM QINGDAO is a Container Ship built in 2010 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 52,316 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 40,741. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. SM QINGDAO is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and along the North America West Coast. It has previously operated under four different names and six different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2010
- Call sign: D7CL
- Gross tonnage: 40741
- Deadweight: 52316 t
- Length overall: 259 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 55 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 03/08/2020, Portland, Oregon (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SM LINE CORP (South Korea)
- Technical manager: KLCSM CO., LTD
- ISM manager: KLC SM CO LTD (South Korea)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SM QINGDAO?
SM QINGDAO is a container ship built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SM QINGDAO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 52,316 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,741.
Which classification society maintains SM QINGDAO?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SM QINGDAO been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and along the North America West Coast. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for SM QINGDAO?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 16 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 July 2026. All-time records show 55 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 3 August 2020.
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