COSCO ITALY (IMO 9516454)
COSCO ITALY is a Container Ship built in 2014 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 156,610 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 154,592. Given its significant deadweight and tonnage, it is configured for large-scale containerized cargo transport. COSCO ITALY is classed by American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 477845600
- Call sign: VRNE4
- Gross tonnage: 154592
- Deadweight: 156610 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 22 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/08/2026
- Registered owner: COSCO ITALY SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager: COSCO SHIPPING LINES CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SHANGHAI OCEAN SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 33°45.7′N · 118°12.9′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 15 October 2026 at 11:36 UTC
- Destination: Long Beach (US LGB)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is COSCO ITALY?
COSCO ITALY is a Container Ship. It was built in 2014 and is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications of COSCO ITALY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 156,610 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 154,592.
Which classification society manages COSCO ITALY?
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 COSCO ITALY been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its recent geographic trading areas.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026. All-time records show 22 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
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