ROME EXPRESS (IMO 9447861)
ROME EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 2010 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 153,514 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 141,328, and a length overall of 366.1 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for significant intercontinental cargo capacity. ROME EXPRESS is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in various regions including the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under 8 different flag states and has been known by 2 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 255915618
- Call sign: CQ2076
- Gross tonnage: 141328
- Deadweight: 153514 t
- Length overall: 366.1 m
- Beam: 48.2 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 31/08/2026
- Registered owner: ERNST RUSS SCHIFF VI GMBH & CO (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: PETER DOEHLE SCHIFFAHRTS-KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 7°7.3′N · 079°34.7′E · Speed 16.8 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 21:34 UTC
- Destination: Colombo (LK CMB)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ROME EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 366.1 metres and a beam of 48.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16 metres.
Who is the builder of ROME EXPRESS?
The vessel was built by Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. Geoje Shipyard. It was completed in 2010 and is now in its 16th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of ROME EXPRESS?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 153,514 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 141,328.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
What is the classification of ROME EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
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