MANILA EXPRESS (IMO 9540120)
MANILA EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 2023 and flying the Germany flag, placing it in its third year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 229,348, a gross tonnage of 229,376, and a length overall of 399.9 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for significant capacity in major global trade lanes. MANILA EXPRESS is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and throughout 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 23 April 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Germany
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 218006290
- Call sign: DCAU2
- Gross tonnage: 229376
- Deadweight: 229348 t
- Length overall: 399.9 m
- Beam: 61 m
- Home port: HAMBURG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: HAPAG-LLOYD AG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 25°50.4′N · 015°35.3′W · Speed 18.2 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 17:57 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 3 November 2026 at 20:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MANILA EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 399.9 metres and a beam of 61 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16.5 metres.
What is the capacity of MANILA EXPRESS?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 229,348 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 229,376.
Which classification society manages MANILA EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MANILA EXPRESS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed throughout South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for MANILA EXPRESS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 April 2026. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
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