ESSENCE is a Container Ship built in 2011 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,298 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 17,368, and a length overall of 168.13 metres. This size and configuration are typical for regional container transport operations. ESSENCE is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in North Europe, West Europe, and the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 April 2026.
The vessel has a length overall of 168.13 metres and a beam of 25.6 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.5 metres.
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 21,298 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,368.
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes BWM and SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19.
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and North Europe. It has also been recorded in West Europe during recent voyages.
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 April 2026. All-time records show 25 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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