APL RAFFLES is a Container Ship built in 2013 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 176,752 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 169,423, and a length overall of 397 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for significant capacity in major global shipping lanes. APL RAFFLES is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the Mediterranean Sea, and South East Asia over recent periods. 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 5 December 2025.
The vessel has a length overall of 397 metres and a beam of 51 metres. These dimensions support its capacity as a large-scale container ship.
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 176,752 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 169,423.
APL RAFFLES is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV). This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 December 2025. All-time records show 23 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
The vessel has been observed in several regions, including the Malacca Strait and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been active in South East Asia.
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