ESSEN EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 2013 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 142,022 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 143,262, and a length overall of 366.42 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for significant intercontinental cargo capacity. ESSEN EXPRESS is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 August 2026.
The vessel has a length overall of 366.42 metres and a beam of 48.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.5 metres.
The vessel was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
ESSEN EXPRESS has a deadweight tonnage of 142,022 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 143,262.
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 August 2026. All-time records show 26 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
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