APL CALIFORNIA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
APL CALIFORNIA is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Malta (MT). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9350044. The recorded year of build is 2009.
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About APL CALIFORNIA
APL CALIFORNIA is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Malta (MT). Its recorded year of build is 2009. The vessel carries IMO number 9350044, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for APL CALIFORNIA include a length of 293.18 m, a beam of 40 m, gross tonnage of 72704, deadweight of 72447 t, container capacity of 6282 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard A (Major). These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for APL CALIFORNIA include MMSI 248712000 and call sign 9HA4773. 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 APL CALIFORNIA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | United States | Houston | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-07-31 | United Kingdom | Felixstowe | Initial | 3 | No |
| 2025-07-12 | United States | Staten Island | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-01-17 | China | Tianjin | Initial | 7 | No |
| 2023-05-28 | Canada | Halifax | Initial | – | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
Broke moorings in strong winds at Koper, Slovenia, & came in contact with tug Neptun & docked containership King Basil 16 Sep 2017. Two tugs brought vessel back to quay. Sd 17 Sep.
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is APL CALIFORNIA now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for APL CALIFORNIA. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of APL CALIFORNIA?
The IMO number recorded for APL CALIFORNIA is 9350044. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of APL CALIFORNIA?
The currently recorded MMSI for APL CALIFORNIA is 248712000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is APL CALIFORNIA?
APL CALIFORNIA is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was APL CALIFORNIA built?
The recorded year built for APL CALIFORNIA is 2009.
How long is APL CALIFORNIA?
The recorded length of APL CALIFORNIA is 293.18 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.