DORTMUND EXPRESS (IMO 9461051)
DORTMUND EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 2012 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 142,092 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 142,295, and a length overall of 366.52 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for significant intercontinental cargo capacity. DORTMUND EXPRESS is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 January 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 636093350
- Call sign: 5LUP8
- Gross tonnage: 143262
- Deadweight: 142092 t
- Length overall: 366.52 m
- Beam: 48.21 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/01/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: HAPAG-LLOYD AG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 4°30.7′S · 030°32.0′W · Speed 16.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 09:37 UTC
- Destination: Colombo (LK CMB) · ETA 4 November 2026 at 13:34 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of DORTMUND EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 366.52 metres and a beam of 48.21 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.5 metres.
Which shipyard built DORTMUND EXPRESS?
The vessel was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
DORTMUND EXPRESS has a deadweight tonnage of 142,092 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 142,295.
What is the PSC inspection history for DORTMUND EXPRESS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 January 2026. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
What flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Liberia flag. It has previously operated under two different flag states during its service history.
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