CHARLESTON EXPRESS (IMO 9665645)
CHARLESTON EXPRESS 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 157,695 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 149,475, and a length overall of 368.46 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for significant capacity in global liner trades. CHARLESTON EXPRESS is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 636093018
- Call sign: 5LBJ4
- Gross tonnage: 149475
- Deadweight: 157695 t
- Length overall: 368.46 m
- Beam: 51 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 31/07/2026
- Registered owner: THALASSA NIKI GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Ship manager: HAPAG-LLOYD AG (Germany)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: BERNHARD SCHULTE-GER (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 2°22.7′N · 011°17.4′W · Speed 18.4 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 02:26 UTC
- Destination: TANGER-MEDITERRANEAN · ETA 15 October 2026 at 23:58 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of CHARLESTON EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 368.46 metres and a beam of 51 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16.2 metres.
What is the capacity of this container ship?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 157,695 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 149,475.
Which classification society manages CHARLESTON EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with multiple notations including BWM (D2) and DG.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2026. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2014 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 three different flag states.
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