CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB (IMO 9453559)
CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 165,375 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 151,446. Given its significant deadweight and tonnage, it is a large-scale container vessel designed for major international liner trades. CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South Africa, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 215965000
- Call sign: 9HA5397
- Gross tonnage: 151446
- Deadweight: 165375 t
- Length overall: 365 m
- Beam: 52 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 49 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: CMA CGM SA THE FRENCH LINE (France)
- ISM manager: CMA SHIPS SAS (France)
- Last AIS position: 10°50.3′S · 073°7.4′E · Speed 19.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 04:09 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 22:43 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB?
CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB is a container ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications of this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 165,375 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 151,446.
Which classification society maintains this ship?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including South Africa and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait.
What is the port-state control record for CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026. All-time records show 49 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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