CARDIFF (IMO 9629457)
CARDIFF is a Container Ship built in 2014 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 80,551 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 69,809. This capacity is typical for medium-sized container vessels engaged in regional liner services. CARDIFF is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, Middle America, and the Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 636016185
- Call sign: D5EX4
- Gross tonnage: 69809
- Deadweight: 80551 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 15/10/2018, Long Beach, California (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/09/2026
- Registered owner: TERQUIN SHIPPING INC (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ZODIAC MARITIME LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 10°24.3′N · 075°32.1′W · Speed 11.3 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 00:32 UTC
- Destination: Cartagena (CO CTG)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CARDIFF?
CARDIFF is a container ship built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CARDIFF?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 80,551 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 69,809.
Which classification society manages CARDIFF?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CARDIFF been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been active in Middle America.
What is the PSC inspection history for CARDIFF?
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 21 September 2026. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2014 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 15 October 2018.
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