OOCL CHARLESTON (IMO 9461790)
OOCL CHARLESTON is a Container Ship built in 2010 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 50,518 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 40,168. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within global trade routes. OOCL CHARLESTON is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South China Sea, and across East Asia and South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 December 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 477655800
- Call sign: VRFX2
- Gross tonnage: 40168
- Deadweight: 50518 t
- Length overall: 260 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/06/2023, Yokkaichi (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/12/2025
- Registered owner: NEWCONTAINER NO 103 MI SHPG (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ORIENT OVERSEAS CONTAINER LINE (China)
- Last AIS position: 19°4.5′N · 112°25.1′E · Speed 17.6 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 12:27 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 15 October 2026 at 08:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of OOCL CHARLESTON?
OOCL CHARLESTON is a container ship built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for OOCL CHARLESTON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 50,518 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,168.
Which classification society maintains OOCL CHARLESTON?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has OOCL CHARLESTON been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed throughout East Asia and South East Asia.
What is the port-state control record for OOCL CHARLESTON?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 December 2025. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 7 June 2023.
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