SOUTH (IMO 9491472)
SOUTH is a Container Ship built in 2011 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 21,231 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 17,368, and a length overall of 168.06 metres. This size profile is typical for regional container feeder operations. SOUTH is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, North Europe, and West Europe over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and three former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 March 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 249874000
- Call sign: 9HA6417
- Gross tonnage: 17368
- Deadweight: 21231 t
- Length overall: 168.06 m
- Beam: 25.6 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/03/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: CMA CGM SA THE FRENCH LINE (France)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: CMA SHIPS GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 53°32.4′N · 009°54.7′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 01:12 UTC
- Destination: Bremerhaven (DE BRV) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 07:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SOUTH?
The vessel has a length overall of 168.06 metres and a beam of 25.6 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.5 metres.
What is the capacity of SOUTH?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 21,231 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,368.
Which classification society manages SOUTH?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes Container ship BWM SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 E3(H) IW.
What is the PSC inspection history for SOUTH?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 March 2026. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Where has SOUTH been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and North Europe. It has also been recorded in West Europe during recent voyages.
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