GFS RHINE (IMO 9435234)
GFS RHINE is a Container Ship built in 2008 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 23,350 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 18,321, and a length overall of 175.5 metres. This size profile is typical for regional container feeder operations. GFS RHINE is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, East Africa, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has previously operated under five different flags and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 August 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 212554000
- Call sign: 5BLZ2
- Gross tonnage: 18321
- Deadweight: 23350 t
- Length overall: 175.5 m
- Beam: 27.4 m
- Home port: LIMASSOL
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 24 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/08/2025
- Registered owner: FRENDALE NAVIGATION CO LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: GFS SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 8°22.1′N · 076°59.8′E · Speed 4.0 kn · received 12 October 2026 at 05:25 UTC
- Destination: Vizhinjam (IN VZJ)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of GFS RHINE?
The vessel has a length overall of 175.5 metres and a beam of 27.4 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.897 metres.
Which shipyard built GFS RHINE?
The vessel was constructed by Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard Co., Ltd. It was completed in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of GFS RHINE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 23,350 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,321.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 10 August 2025. All-time records show 24 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
What flag does the vessel currently fly?
GFS RHINE currently flies the Cyprus flag. Throughout its history, the vessel has operated under 5 different flag states.
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