RIO KOBE (IMO 9419773)
RIO KOBE 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 41,996 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 35,998, and a length overall of 230.98 metres. This size and configuration are typical for medium-sized container vessels engaged in regional liner services. RIO KOBE is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia over recent periods. It has a history of operating under 8 different flags and has been known by 4 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636025865
- Call sign: A8TT4
- Gross tonnage: 35998
- Deadweight: 41996 t
- Length overall: 230.98 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 55 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 21/01/2014, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/05/2026
- Registered owner: CONDEZ SHIPPING PTE LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MARLOW SHIP MGMT DEUTSCHLAND (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 33°27.9′N · 136°0.4′E · Speed 9.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 18:51 UTC
- Destination: >JP NGO W2 · ETA 12 October 2026 at 04:20 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of RIO KOBE?
The vessel has a length overall of 230.98 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12 metres.
What is the capacity of RIO KOBE?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 41,996 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 35,998.
Which classification society maintains RIO KOBE?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Reassigned.
How many inspections has RIO KOBE undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 May 2026. All-time records show 55 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 21 January 2014.
What is the flag history of RIO KOBE?
The vessel currently flies the Liberian flag. Throughout its service history, it has operated under 8 different flags.
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