NORTHERN PRACTISE (IMO 9450301)
NORTHERN PRACTISE 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 59,352 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 47,855, and a length overall of 264.35 metres. This size and configuration are typical for container vessels engaged in regional or intercontinental liner services. NORTHERN PRACTISE is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by three former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 30 inspections are on file since 2009, the most recent on 12 July 2023.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636024967
- Call sign: A8RX4
- Gross tonnage: 47855
- Deadweight: 59352 t
- Length overall: 264.35 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/07/2023
- Registered owner: ENCELIA OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 2°55.5′N · 101°17.3′E · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 20:12 UTC
- Destination: Port Klang (Pelabuhan Klang) (MY PKG)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of NORTHERN PRACTISE?
The vessel has a length overall of 264.35 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.5 metres.
What is the capacity of NORTHERN PRACTISE?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 59,352 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 47,855.
Which classification society manages NORTHERN PRACTISE?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has NORTHERN PRACTISE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Asia and the South East Asian region. It has also been recorded in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and South China Sea.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 30 inspections are on file since 2009, the most recent on 12 July 2023.
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