ERASMUS CHIEF (IMO 9449857)
ERASMUS CHIEF is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,191 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 17,068, and a length overall of 180 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within regional trade routes. ERASMUS CHIEF is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, South East Asia, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two 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 9 February 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 352004606
- Call sign: 3E6889
- Gross tonnage: 17068
- Deadweight: 21191 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/02/2026
- Registered owner: ETERNAL SHIPPING/KYUHO KAIUN (Japan)
- Ship manager: KYUHO KAIUN KK (Japan)
- ISM manager: AMANN SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 5°10.4′S · 107°2.5′E · Speed 1.0 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 13:50 UTC
- Destination: Jakarta, Java (ID JKT) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 21:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ERASMUS CHIEF?
ERASMUS CHIEF is a Container Ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ERASMUS CHIEF?
The vessel has a length overall of 180 metres and a beam of 25 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 21,191 metric tonnes.
Which classification society covers ERASMUS CHIEF?
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 ERASMUS CHIEF been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Java Sea and throughout South East Asia. It has also been recorded in East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for ERASMUS CHIEF?
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 9 February 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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