ELBSPRING (IMO 9462794)
ELBSPRING is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,892 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 17,488, and a length overall of 168.11 metres. This size profile is typical for regional container feeder operations. ELBSPRING is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in North Europe and West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 December 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 255916486
- Call sign: CQ2755
- Gross tonnage: 17488
- Deadweight: 17892 t
- Length overall: 168.11 m
- Beam: 26.8 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/12/2025
- Registered owner: ELBFAMILY GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: USC BARNKRUG GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 53°36.0′N · 008°30.7′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC
- Destination: Bremerhaven (DE BRV)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ELBSPRING?
The vessel has a length overall of 168.11 metres and a beam of 26.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.6 metres.
What is the capacity of ELBSPRING?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 17,892 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,488.
Which shipyard built ELBSPRING?
The vessel was built by J.J. Sietas KG Schiffswerft GmbH & Co. in 2009.
What is the PSC inspection history for ELBSPRING?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 December 2025. All-time records show 23 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
What is the classification of ELBSPRING?
ELBSPRING is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The current class notation includes Container ship BWM (D1) and SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19.
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