COSCO SHIPPING UNIVERSE (IMO 9795610)
COSCO SHIPPING UNIVERSE is a Container Ship built in 2018 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its eighth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 198,485 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 215,553. This capacity indicates a large-scale container vessel designed for major international liner services. COSCO SHIPPING UNIVERSE is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South China Sea, West Africa, and the Malacca Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 477157400
- Call sign: VRRP4
- Gross tonnage: 215553
- Deadweight: 198485 t
- Length overall: 400 m
- Beam: 59 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/07/2026
- Registered owner: COSCO SHIPPING UNIVERSE LTD (China)
- Ship manager: COSCO SHIPPING LINES CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SHANGHAI OCEAN SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 51°45.5′N · 002°36.0′E · Speed 6.7 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 16:16 UTC
- Destination: Rotterdam (NL RTM) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 23:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of COSCO SHIPPING UNIVERSE?
COSCO SHIPPING UNIVERSE is a container ship built in 2018. It is currently in its eighth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 198,485 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 215,553.
Which classification society maintains COSCO SHIPPING UNIVERSE?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including the South China Sea and West Africa. It has also been noted in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait.
What is the port-state control record for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 July 2026. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
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