NORFOLK (IMO 9440813)
NORFOLK 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 56,660 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 41,358, and a length overall of 262.07 metres. This size and configuration are typical for medium-sized container vessels engaged in regional liner services. NORFOLK is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the waters around Australia and New Zealand. It has been registered under four former names and has operated under six different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 December 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636020824
- Call sign: A8VE3
- Gross tonnage: 41358
- Deadweight: 56660 t
- Length overall: 262.07 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 32 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/12/2025
- Registered owner: NISBET SHIPPING CO (Greece)
- Ship manager: COSTAMARE SHIPPING CO SA (Greece)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: NAVILANDS SHANGHAI CONTAINER (China)
- Last AIS position: 7°56.6′S · 122°30.0′E · Speed 19.1 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 03:18 UTC
- Destination: Auckland (NZ AKL) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 21:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of NORFOLK?
The vessel has a length overall of 262.07 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.189 metres.
Which classification society maintains NORFOLK?
NORFOLK is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The current class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 IW LC RSCS.
What is the capacity of this container ship?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 56,660 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 41,358.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 December 2025. All-time records show 32 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What is the vessel's flag and registry history?
The vessel currently flies the Liberian flag and is registered in Monrovia. Throughout its service, it has operated under 6 different flags and 4 former names.
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