MAERSK RIO ALFA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
MAERSK RIO ALFA is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Singapore (SG). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9348106. The recorded year of build is 2009.
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About MAERSK RIO ALFA
MAERSK RIO ALFA is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Singapore (SG). Its recorded year of build is 2009. The vessel carries IMO number 9348106, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for MAERSK RIO ALFA include a length of 286.45 m, a beam of 40.06 m, gross tonnage of 73899, deadweight of 84957 t, container capacity of 5905 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard C (Minor). These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for MAERSK RIO ALFA include MMSI 563051600 and call sign 9VJZ6. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.
Live tracking and data notes
The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for MAERSK RIO ALFA through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.
Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.
Ownership & Management
Engine & propulsion
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | New Zealand | Dunedin | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-11-05 | New Zealand | Port Chalmers | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-09-01 | Australia | Sydney | Follow-up | 1 | No |
| 2025-05-27 | Australia | Sydney | Initial | 1 | No |
| 2025-05-26 | Australia | Sydney | Initial | 1 | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
Vessel lost power while cruising off Sydney, waiting out for scheduled ETA Oct 25. The ship drifted south along New South Wales coast, some 30 nm offshore. Tug SVITZER GLENROCK was assigned, RIO MADEIRA was taken on tow in the morning Oct 22 to be towed to Sydney, ETA didn’t change.
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MAERSK RIO ALFA now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MAERSK RIO ALFA. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of MAERSK RIO ALFA?
The IMO number recorded for MAERSK RIO ALFA is 9348106. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of MAERSK RIO ALFA?
The currently recorded MMSI for MAERSK RIO ALFA is 563051600. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is MAERSK RIO ALFA?
MAERSK RIO ALFA is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was MAERSK RIO ALFA built?
The recorded year built for MAERSK RIO ALFA is 2009.
How long is MAERSK RIO ALFA?
The recorded length of MAERSK RIO ALFA is 286.45 m.
Data & accuracy
Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.