COSCO SHIPPING LIBRA (IMO 9783538)
COSCO SHIPPING LIBRA 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 201,823 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 194,864, and a length overall of 399.717 metres. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale container transport operations. COSCO SHIPPING LIBRA 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, the South China Sea, and West Africa over recent periods. 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 5 October 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 477172700
- Call sign: VRRV4
- Gross tonnage: 194864
- Deadweight: 201823 t
- Length overall: 399.717 m
- Beam: 58.582 m
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/10/2026
- Registered owner: COSCO LUCK SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager: COSCO SHIPPING LINES CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SHANGHAI OCEAN SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 36°4.3′N · 004°23.3′W · Speed 13.6 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 23:06 UTC
- Destination: Piraeus (GR PIR) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 03:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of COSCO SHIPPING LIBRA?
The vessel has a length overall of 399.717 metres and a beam of 58.582 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16 metres.
Which shipyard built COSCO SHIPPING LIBRA?
The vessel was built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. in 2018. It is currently in its 8th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
COSCO SHIPPING LIBRA has a deadweight tonnage of 201,823 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 194,864.
What is the PSC inspection history for COSCO SHIPPING LIBRA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 October 2026. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
What classification society maintains COSCO SHIPPING LIBRA?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
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