COSCO SHIPPING SAGITTARIUS (IMO 9783473)
COSCO SHIPPING SAGITTARIUS is a Container Ship built in 2018 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 8th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 202,133 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 194,864, and a length overall of 399.729 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for significant capacity in global liner trades. COSCO SHIPPING SAGITTARIUS is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, West Africa, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 477194100
- Call sign: VRRY9
- Gross tonnage: 194864
- Deadweight: 202133 t
- Length overall: 399.729 m
- Beam: 58.601 m
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 19 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/08/2026
- Registered owner: COSCO EXPLORER SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager: COSCO SHIPPING LINES CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SHANGHAI OCEAN SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 26°15.0′N · 120°48.4′E · Speed 18.2 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 19:28 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 10:33 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of COSCO SHIPPING SAGITTARIUS?
The vessel has a length overall of 399.729 metres and a beam of 58.601 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16 metres.
What is the capacity of this container ship?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 202,133 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 194,864.
Which classification society manages COSCO SHIPPING SAGITTARIUS?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026. All-time records show 19 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. It has also been observed in West Africa and West Europe.
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