COSCO SHIPPING THAMES (IMO 9731937)
COSCO SHIPPING THAMES is a Container Ship built in 2017 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 111,203 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 94,623. This capacity is characteristic of medium-to-large scale container vessels used in international liner services. COSCO SHIPPING THAMES is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and along the West Coast of South America. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 March 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 477333900
- Call sign: VRQP6
- Gross tonnage: 94623
- Deadweight: 111203 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/03/2026
- Registered owner: COSCO NANJING SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager: COSCO SHIPPING LINES CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SHANGHAI OCEAN SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 11°36.6′S · 077°17.7′W · Speed 3.2 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 19:47 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when COSCO SHIPPING THAMES arrives in port. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of COSCO SHIPPING THAMES?
COSCO SHIPPING THAMES is a Container Ship built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 111,203 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 94,623.
Which classification society maintains COSCO SHIPPING THAMES?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the West Coast of South America. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
What is the port-state control record for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 30 March 2026. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.