NYK RIGEL (IMO 9416977)
NYK RIGEL is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 66,051 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 55,487. This size and type suggest its utility in regional containerized cargo transport.
NYK RIGEL is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the North America East Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 February 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 371449000
- Call sign: 3FNL8
- Gross tonnage: 55487
- Deadweight: 66051 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/02/2021, Seattle, Washington (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/02/2026
- Registered owner: BOMBON SHIPHOLDING SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: NYK LINE (Japan)
- ISM manager: NYK SHIPMANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 44°45.6′N · 028°48.9′W · Speed 12.5 kn
- Destination: Southampton (BM SOU) · ETA 2026-10-13T06:43:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NYK RIGEL?
NYK RIGEL is a container ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for NYK RIGEL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 66,051 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 55,487.
Which classification society manages NYK RIGEL?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 24 February 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 February 2021.
Where has NYK RIGEL been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, West Europe, and the North America East Coast. These observations cover several major global shipping corridors.
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