CHARLESTON (IMO 9461506)
CHARLESTON is a Container Ship built in 2011 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 102,518 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 91,761. This capacity is typical for medium-to-large scale containerized cargo operations.
CHARLESTON is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and South China Sea, East Asia, and the Indian Ocean and Java Sea. It has operated under four former names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 November 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 636025061
- Call sign: 5LVP8
- Gross tonnage: 91761
- Deadweight: 102518 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 47 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/11/2025
- Registered owner: ZF CHARLESTON LP (Israel)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVS (Israel)
- Last AIS position: 29°56.3′N · 122°60.0′E · Speed 11.7 kn
- Destination: Ningbo-Zhoushan (NBO) (CN NBO) · ETA 2026-10-07T05:41:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHARLESTON?
CHARLESTON is a Container Ship built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CHARLESTON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 102,518 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 91,761.
Which classification society serves CHARLESTON?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CHARLESTON been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and South China Sea, East Asia, and the Indian Ocean and Java Sea. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
What is the port-state control record for CHARLESTON?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 November 2025. All-time records show 47 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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