ISTANBUL EXPRESS (IMO 9723277)
ISTANBUL 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 117,780 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 94,684, and a length overall of 299.98 metres. This size and capacity profile is characteristic of large-scale container transport operations. ISTANBUL 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 Gulf of Mexico, and the West Coast of South America. It has previously operated under three former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 October 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 636024775
- Call sign: 5LUF5
- Gross tonnage: 94684
- Deadweight: 117780 t
- Length overall: 299.98 m
- Beam: 48.2 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 43 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/11/2021, Callao (Tokyo MoU / Vina Del Mar MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/10/2026
- Registered owner: OCEAN TIANXIU SHIPPING LTD (Greece)
- Ship manager: CONCHART COMMERCIAL INC (Greece)
- ISM manager: TECHNOMAR SHIPPING INC-LIB (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 8°37.7′N · 079°27.2′W · Speed 9.8 kn · under way · received 1 October 2026 at 23:51 UTC
- Destination: PAMIT
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ISTANBUL EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 299.98 metres and a beam of 48.2 metres. It is designed with a maximum draught of 15 metres.
What is the capacity of ISTANBUL EXPRESS?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 117,780 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 94,684.
Which classification society maintains ISTANBUL EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 28 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 October 2026. All-time records show 43 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 November 2021.
What is the flag and home port of the vessel?
The vessel currently flies the Liberia flag. Its registered home port is Monrovia.
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