WILLIAM (IMO 9436068)
WILLIAM is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 23,707 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 18,485. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. WILLIAM is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, East Asia, and the broader East Asia and South East Asia regions. It has previously operated under four different flags and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 255806132
- Call sign: CQAC2
- Gross tonnage: 18485
- Deadweight: 23707 t
- Length overall: 176 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 12/03/2018, Nagoya, Aichi (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/07/2026
- Registered owner: WILLIAM BETEILIGUNGS GMBH & CO (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TB MARINE CONT SHIPMANAGEMENT (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 39°0.1′N · 121°52.9′E · Speed 16.1 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 05:30 UTC
- Destination: Dalian (CN DAL)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is WILLIAM?
WILLIAM is a container ship. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the vessel's tonnage specifications?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 23,707 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,485.
Which classification society maintains WILLIAM?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has WILLIAM been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 17 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 July 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 12 March 2018.
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