PENANG BRIDGE (IMO 9470753)
PENANG BRIDGE is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,927 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 17,211, and a length overall of 172 metres. This size and type suggest its use in regional containerized cargo transport. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 351639000
- Call sign: 3FZD5
- Gross tonnage: 17211
- Deadweight: 21927 t
- Length overall: 172 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 21/05/2026
- Registered owner: FORWARD GLORIA NAVIGATION SA (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: DAIWA KISEN KK (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 51°59.3′N · 004°3.2′E · Speed 9.9 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 19:13 UTC
- Destination: Antwerp (BE ANR) · ETA 10 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PENANG BRIDGE?
PENANG BRIDGE is a container ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of PENANG BRIDGE?
The vessel has a length overall of 172 metres and a beam of 28 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 21,927 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains PENANG BRIDGE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is recorded as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 17 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 May 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Where has PENANG BRIDGE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It currently flies the Panama flag and is assigned to the grey band in the Paris MoU.
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