THERMOPYLAE (IMO 9702443)
THERMOPYLAE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 23,786 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 75,283, and a length overall of 199.97 metres. At this scale, the vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. THERMOPYLAE is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in South Africa, East Asia/South East Asia, and Australia/New Zealand. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 September 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 229711000
- Call sign: 9HA3539
- Gross tonnage: 75283
- Deadweight: 23786 t
- Length overall: 199.97 m
- Beam: 36.5 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/02/2023, Fremantle (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/09/2026
- Registered owner: WILHELMSEN LINES SHIPOWNING (Norway)
- Ship manager: WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN OCEAN AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 31°7.8′N · 081°24.4′W · Speed 11.1 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 10:01 UTC
- Destination: Cristóbal (PA CTB) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of THERMOPYLAE?
THERMOPYLAE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the dimensions of THERMOPYLAE?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.97 metres and a beam of 36.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.618 metres.
Which classification society manages THERMOPYLAE?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered with multiple notations including RO/RO and BWM(T).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 17 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 September 2026. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2015 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 20 February 2023.
Where has THERMOPYLAE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Africa, East Asia/South East Asia, and the Australia/New Zealand region. These areas represent its most recent geographic operational profile.
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