GFS ROYAL (IMO 9535101)
GFS ROYAL is a container ship built in 2013 and flying the flag of Malta; it is in its 13th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 23,432 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 18,296, and a length overall of 175.5 metres. GFS ROYAL's class with DNV was withdrawn on 8 February 2016 on transfer to another IACS society; the new society has not been reported yet. The vessel has been observed most often in East Asia and South East Asia (latest area report: May 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and four other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 248307000
- Call sign: 9HA6586
- Gross tonnage: 18296
- Deadweight: 23432 t
- Length overall: 175.5 m
- Beam: 27.4 m
- Home port: Valletta
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/05/2026
- Registered owner: REGAL SHIPPING LTD-MTA (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: GFS SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE (United Arab Emirates)
- DOC holder: Leonhardt & Blumberg Shipmanagement GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 4°1.8′S · 039°57.1′E · Speed 7.1 kn · received 14 October 2026 at 10:54 UTC
- Destination: Mombasa (KE MBA)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is GFS ROYAL?
GFS ROYAL is a container ship built in 2013. It is in its 13th year of service.
What is the deadweight of GFS ROYAL?
GFS ROYAL has a deadweight of 23,432 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 18,296. It measures 175.5 metres overall.
What flag does GFS ROYAL fly?
GFS ROYAL flies the flag of Malta. Earlier it sailed under four other flags.
Who classes GFS ROYAL?
GFS ROYAL's class with DNV was withdrawn on 8 February 2016 on transfer to another IACS society; the new society has not been reported yet. Its class notation is Container ship BWM DG E(H) IW.
How many port state control inspections has GFS ROYAL had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 May 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
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