CAPE SPENCER (IMO 9950129)
CAPE SPENCER is a Container Ship built in 2023 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its third year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 34,960 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 26,914, and a length overall of 188.8 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport. CAPE SPENCER is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 6 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 255916274
- Call sign: CQ2703
- Gross tonnage: 26914
- Deadweight: 34960 t
- Length overall: 188.8 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: Madeira
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 22/02/2024, Dunkirk (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/07/2026
- Registered owner: CAPE SPENCER SHIPPING LTD-CYP (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 28°47.6′N · 053°32.1′W · Speed 16.2 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 20:52 UTC
- Destination: Vigo (ES VGO) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 18:14 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of CAPE SPENCER?
The vessel has a length overall of 188.8 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It is designed with a maximum draught of 11.5 metres.
What is the capacity of CAPE SPENCER?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 34,960 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 26,914.
Which classification society maintains CAPE SPENCER?
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 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 July 2026. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2023 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 22 February 2024.
Where has CAPE SPENCER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
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