SOUTHAMPTON EXPRESS (IMO 9447885)
SOUTHAMPTON EXPRESS 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 153,514 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 141,328, and a length overall of 366.03 metres. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale containerized cargo transport. SOUTHAMPTON EXPRESS is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, East Africa, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under 8 different flags and has been known by 3 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 255915619
- Call sign: CQ2077
- Gross tonnage: 141328
- Deadweight: 153514 t
- Length overall: 366.03 m
- Beam: 48.2 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/07/2019, Genova (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/05/2026
- Registered owner: AMALIA SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: PETER DOEHLE SCHIFFAHRTS-KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 40°39.7′N · 074°8.8′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 11 October 2026 at 16:53 UTC
- Destination: Norfolk (US ORF) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 03:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SOUTHAMPTON EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 366.03 metres and a beam of 48.2 metres. It is designed with a maximum draught of 16 metres.
Who built the SOUTHAMPTON EXPRESS?
The ship was built by Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. Geoje Shipyard. It was completed in 2011 and is now in its 15th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 153,514 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 141,328.
What is the PSC inspection history for SOUTHAMPTON EXPRESS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 May 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 14 July 2019.
What flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Portugal (MAR) flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 8 different flags.
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