APL QINGDAO (IMO 9461893)
APL QINGDAO is a Container Ship built in 2012 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 125,370 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 113,735, and a length overall of 354.24 metres. This vessel is configured for large-scale containerized cargo transport. APL QINGDAO is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the South China Sea, the Malacca Strait, and the North America West Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and seven different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 215558000
- Call sign: 9HA5178
- Gross tonnage: 113735
- Deadweight: 125370 t
- Length overall: 354.24 m
- Beam: 45.6 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/05/2026
- Registered owner: CMA CGM SA THE FRENCH LINE (France)
- Ship manager: CMA CGM ASIA SHIPPING PTE LTD
- ISM manager · DOC holder: CMA CGM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
- Last AIS position: 18°56.9′N · 072°56.2′E · Speed 1.6 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC
- Destination: Jawaharlal Nehru Port/Nhava Sheva (JNPT) (IN NSA)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of APL QINGDAO?
The vessel has a length overall of 354.24 metres and a beam of 45.6 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.66 metres.
Which classification society maintains APL QINGDAO?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification notation includes Container ship BIS Clean E0 LCS RSCS TMON.
What is the cargo capacity of APL QINGDAO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 125,370 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 113,735.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 May 2026. All-time records show 34 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
Where has APL QINGDAO been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including the South China Sea and the Malacca Strait. It has also been observed operating near the North America West Coast.
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