SAMSKIP INNOVATOR (IMO 9436214)
SAMSKIP INNOVATOR is a Container Ship built in 2011 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,350 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 7,852, and a length overall of 140.61 metres. This size and configuration are typical for regional container feeder operations. SAMSKIP INNOVATOR is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region over recent periods. It has previously operated under five different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 October 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 255916540
- Call sign: CQ2789
- Gross tonnage: 7852
- Deadweight: 9350 t
- Length overall: 140.61 m
- Beam: 21.8 m
- Home port: Madeira
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 22 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/10/2025
- Registered owner: ERIK SCHEPERS HS SCHIFFAHRTS (Germany)
- Ship manager: HS BEREEDERUNGS GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: HS 2 SERVICE UG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 55°0.3′N · 000°53.7′W · Speed 14.6 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 09:54 UTC
- Destination: Rotterdam (NL RTM) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 03:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SAMSKIP INNOVATOR?
The vessel has a length overall of 140.61 metres and a beam of 21.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 7.335 metres.
What is the capacity of SAMSKIP INNOVATOR?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 9,350 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,852.
Who is the classification society for SAMSKIP INNOVATOR?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 E3(H) IW ER(EGCS Open).
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 October 2025. All-time records show 22 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Where was SAMSKIP INNOVATOR recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the West Europe region. It currently flies the Portugal (MAR) flag and is registered in Madeira.
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