THE WHALE SHARK (IMO 9594482)
THE WHALE SHARK is a General Cargo Ship built in 2011 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 33,402 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 22,863, and a length overall of 179.44 metres. This size and configuration support multi-purpose dry cargo operations. THE WHALE SHARK is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand region. It has previously operated under 6 different flags and 3 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 636093110
- Call sign: D5AD5
- Gross tonnage: 22863
- Deadweight: 33402 t
- Length overall: 179.44 m
- Beam: 28.01 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/06/2026
- Registered owner: LILLA SHIPPING 6 SIX GMBH & CO (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MARLOW SHIP MGMT DEUTSCHLAND (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 1°16.1′N · 103°47.6′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 02:45 UTC
- Destination: SINGAPORE-PEBGA
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of THE WHALE SHARK?
The vessel has a length overall of 179.44 metres and a beam of 28.01 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.8 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of THE WHALE SHARK?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 33,402 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 22,863.
Which classification society manages THE WHALE SHARK?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 June 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
What is the flag history of the vessel?
The vessel currently flies the Liberian flag. Throughout its service history, it has operated under 6 different flags.
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