LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS (IMO 9613018)
LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 2014 and flying the Germany flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 142,036 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 143,262, and a length overall of 366.52 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for high-capacity international liner services. LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 June 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Germany
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 218566000
- Call sign: DDOR2
- Gross tonnage: 143262
- Deadweight: 142036 t
- Length overall: 366.52 m
- Beam: 48.2 m
- Home port: Hamburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/06/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: HAPAG-LLOYD AG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 7°0.6′N · 079°46.9′E · Speed 15.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 12:03 UTC
- Destination: Colombo (LK CMB) · ETA 10 October 2026 at 12:25 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 366.52 metres and a beam of 48.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.5 metres.
Which shipyard built LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS?
The vessel was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS has a deadweight tonnage of 142,036 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 143,262.
What is the PSC inspection history for LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 June 2025. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
What classification does LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS hold?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current status is Delivered with multiple notations including DG and ERS.
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