AAL SHANGHAI – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
AAL SHANGHAI is a Heavy Lift Vessel sailing under the flag of Cyprus (CY). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9498377. The recorded year of build is 2012.
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About AAL SHANGHAI
AAL SHANGHAI is recorded as a Heavy Lift Vessel. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Cyprus (CY). Its recorded year of build is 2012. The vessel carries IMO number 9498377, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for AAL SHANGHAI include a length of 193.78 m, a beam of 29.1 m, gross tonnage of 23930, deadweight of 32105 t, container capacity of 2029 TEU. The specific vessel type is Heavy Lift Vessel, while the broader classification is Cargo. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for AAL SHANGHAI include MMSI 209079000 and call sign 5BUJ4. 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 AAL SHANGHAI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Australia | Port Kembla | Follow-up | 3 | No |
| 2026-06-02 | Australia | Port Kembla | Initial | 4 | No |
| 2025-12-02 | Australia | Melbourne | Follow-up | 1 | No |
| 2025-12-01 | Australia | Melbourne | Initial | 2 | No |
| 2025-12-01 | Australia | Melbourne | Follow-up | 1 | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
Reported 17 May 2013 aground 50 nautical miles from Pare Pare, in 03 53 09.67 S 120 27 07.11 E. Still aground 24 May. At anchor 29 May.
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is AAL SHANGHAI now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for AAL SHANGHAI. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of AAL SHANGHAI?
The IMO number recorded for AAL SHANGHAI is 9498377. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of AAL SHANGHAI?
The currently recorded MMSI for AAL SHANGHAI is 209079000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is AAL SHANGHAI?
AAL SHANGHAI is recorded as a Heavy Lift Vessel.
When was AAL SHANGHAI built?
The recorded year built for AAL SHANGHAI is 2012.
How long is AAL SHANGHAI?
The recorded length of AAL SHANGHAI is 193.78 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.