YM ESSENCE – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
YM ESSENCE is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of TW. Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9496599. The recorded year of build is 2014.
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About YM ESSENCE
YM ESSENCE is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Taiwan (TW). Its recorded year of build is 2014. The vessel carries IMO number 9496599, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for YM ESSENCE include a length of 259 m, a beam of 37.3 m, gross tonnage of 47952, deadweight of 57320 t, container capacity of 4662 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard D (Recognizable). These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for YM ESSENCE include MMSI 416491000 and call sign BLHO. 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 YM ESSENCE 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
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Australia | Brisbane | Follow-up | 1 | No |
| 2026-04-24 | Australia | Melbourne | Initial | 3 | No |
| 2025-09-23 | Australia | Melbourne | Initial | 4 | No |
| 2025-05-07 | Australia | Sydney | Follow-up | 1 | No |
| 2025-03-14 | Australia | Sydney | Initial | 1 | No |
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is YM ESSENCE now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for YM ESSENCE. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of YM ESSENCE?
The IMO number recorded for YM ESSENCE is 9496599. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of YM ESSENCE?
The currently recorded MMSI for YM ESSENCE is 416491000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is YM ESSENCE?
YM ESSENCE is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was YM ESSENCE built?
The recorded year built for YM ESSENCE is 2014.
How long is YM ESSENCE?
The recorded length of YM ESSENCE is 259 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.