ZIM IBERIA (IMO 9431719)
ZIM IBERIA 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 50,300 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 40,541, and a length overall of 261.05 metres. It is a medium-sized container vessel configured for international liner trades. ZIM IBERIA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, East Asia, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has operated under 5 different flags and 4 former names throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 11 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636020648
- Call sign: 5LAA5
- Gross tonnage: 40541
- Deadweight: 50300 t
- Length overall: 261.05 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 56 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 19/08/2025, New York, New York (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 11/06/2026
- Registered owner: ZIM IBERIA LP (Israel)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVS (Israel)
- Last AIS position: 36°30.2′N · 020°58.9′W · Speed 16.8 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 21:22 UTC
- Destination: Halifax (CA HAL) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 05:54 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ZIM IBERIA?
The vessel has a length overall of 261.05 metres and a beam of 32.25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.6 metres.
What is the capacity of ZIM IBERIA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 50,300 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,541.
Which classification society manages ZIM IBERIA?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19, IW, NAV-O, and RSD.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 13 of them. The most recent inspection was on 11 June 2026. All-time records show 56 inspections since 2010 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 19 August 2025.
Where has ZIM IBERIA been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in several regions, including East Asia and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been active along the North America East Coast.
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