SYDNEY EXPRESS (IMO 9723265)
SYDNEY EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 2016 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 111,595 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 94,684, and a length overall of 299.98 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale container transport vessels. SYDNEY EXPRESS is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea, and the Malacca Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 636024774
- Call sign: 5LUF4
- Gross tonnage: 94684
- Deadweight: 111595 t
- Length overall: 299.98 m
- Beam: 48.2 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 32 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 01/09/2021, Brisbane (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/06/2026
- Registered owner: OCEAN RAINBOW SHIPPING LTD (Greece)
- Ship manager: CONCHART COMMERCIAL INC (Greece)
- ISM manager: TECHNOMAR SHIPPING INC-LIB (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 35°18.9′S · 137°42.4′E · Speed 11.9 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 16:17 UTC
- Destination: Fremantle (AU FRE) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 21:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SYDNEY EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 299.98 metres and a beam of 48.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 14.5 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of SYDNEY EXPRESS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 111,595 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 94,684.
Which classification society manages SYDNEY EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is a member of the IACS. Its current status is listed as Delivered with several specific notations including SAFELASH and Recyclable.
Where has SYDNEY EXPRESS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South China Sea and the Malacca Strait. It has also been observed in the waters around Australia and New Zealand.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2026. All-time records show 32 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 1 September 2021.
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