VELA (IMO 9406180)
VELA is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 56,535, a gross tonnage of 41,225, and a length overall of 265.03 metres. This size profile is typical for medium-sized container vessels engaged in regional liner services. VELA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, East Asia, and the Java Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636019716
- Call sign: D5VU9
- Gross tonnage: 41225
- Deadweight: 56535 t
- Length overall: 265.03 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 31/10/2017, Brisbane (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/09/2026
- Registered owner: HOLLER SHIPPING CO (Greece)
- Ship manager: COSTAMARE SHIPPING CO SA (Greece)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: NAVILANDS SHANGHAI CONTAINER (China)
- DOC holder: HanseContor Shipmanagement GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 20°45.9′S · 057°28.3′E · Speed 17.1 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 07:14 UTC
- Destination: Port Klang (Pelabuhan Klang) (MY PKG) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 11:58 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when VELA arrives in Port Klang (Pelabuhan Klang). Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of VELA?
The vessel has a length overall of 265.03 metres and a beam of 32.25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.44 metres.
What is the capacity of VELA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 56,535 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 41,225.
Which classification society maintains VELA?
VELA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has VELA undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 17 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026. All-time records show 70 inspections since 2010 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 31 October 2017.
Where has VELA been operating?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, East Asia, and the Java Sea. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
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