MAERSK ESSEN (IMO 9456783)
MAERSK ESSEN is a container ship built in 2010 and flying the flag of Denmark (DIS); it is in its 16th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 148,723 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 141,716. MAERSK ESSEN has been classed since 22 February 2018 by Lloyd's Register, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 5 March 2025. The vessel has been observed most often in the Singapore Strait, East Africa, and South Africa (latest area report: June 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and six other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Denmark (DIS)
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 219210000
- Call sign: OYID2
- Gross tonnage: 141716
- Deadweight: 148723 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/01/2020, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 11/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: MAERSK A/S (Denmark)
- Last AIS position: 36°0.4′N · 120°12.3′E · Speed 0.1 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 05:26 UTC
- Destination: Qingdao (CN QIN)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is MAERSK ESSEN?
MAERSK ESSEN is a container ship built in 2010. It is in its 16th year of service.
What is the deadweight of MAERSK ESSEN?
MAERSK ESSEN has a deadweight of 148,723 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 141,716.
What flag does MAERSK ESSEN fly?
MAERSK ESSEN flies the flag of Denmark (DIS). Earlier it sailed under six other flags.
Who classes MAERSK ESSEN?
MAERSK ESSEN has been classed since 22 February 2018 by Lloyd's Register, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 5 March 2025.
How many port state control inspections has MAERSK ESSEN had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 20 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 September 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 20 January 2020.
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