MAERSK ESMERALDAS (IMO 9502972)
MAERSK ESMERALDAS is a Container Ship built in 2013 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 140,973 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 142,121. This capacity is consistent with large-scale containerized cargo operations. MAERSK ESMERALDAS is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has operated under three former names and three former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 563274900
- Call sign: 9VMN5
- Gross tonnage: 142121
- Deadweight: 140973 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/05/2026
- Registered owner: NIKKO KISEN/SUN LANES (Japan)
- Ship manager: NISSEN KAIUN CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: MAERSK A/S (Denmark)
- Last AIS position: 24°49.4′N · 159°53.7′E · Speed 13.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 00:12 UTC
- Destination: Ningbo-Zhoushan (NBO) (CN NBO) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 08:03 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MAERSK ESMERALDAS?
MAERSK ESMERALDAS is a container ship built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MAERSK ESMERALDAS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 140,973 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 142,121.
Which classification society manages MAERSK ESMERALDAS?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MAERSK ESMERALDAS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its most recent geographic operational areas.
What is the port-state control record for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 8 May 2026. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
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