MAERSK EL ALTO (IMO 9964508)
MAERSK EL ALTO is a Container Ship built in 2024 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its second year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 152,237 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 127,832, and a length overall of 335 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for high-capacity international liner trades. MAERSK EL ALTO is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2024
- MMSI: 352004281
- Call sign: 3E7763
- Gross tonnage: 127832
- Deadweight: 152237 t
- Length overall: 335 m
- Beam: 51 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 2025
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/05/2026
- Registered owner: NIKKO KISEN/SUN LANES (Japan)
- Ship manager: NISSEN KAIUN CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: SYNERGY PACIFIC PVT LTD (India)
- Last AIS position: 20°27.1′N · 114°7.8′W · Speed 17.4 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 04:13 UTC
- Destination: MXZLCAP
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MAERSK EL ALTO?
The vessel has a length overall of 335 metres and a beam of 51 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16 metres.
Which shipyard built MAERSK EL ALTO?
The vessel was built by Japan Marine United Corporation at the Kure Shipyard. It was completed in 2024 and is currently in its second year of service.
What is the capacity of MAERSK EL ALTO?
The container ship has a deadweight tonnage of 152,237 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 127,832.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2026. All-time records show 5 inspections since 2025 and no detentions.
What classification society maintains MAERSK EL ALTO?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
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