NORTH – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
NORTH is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Malta (MT). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9491501. The recorded year of build is 2011.
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About NORTH
NORTH is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Malta (MT). Its recorded year of build is 2011. The vessel carries IMO number 9491501, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for NORTH include a length of 168.03 m, a beam of 25.83 m, gross tonnage of 17368, deadweight of 21293 t, container capacity of 1349 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 NORTH include MMSI 249814000 and call sign 9HA6394. 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 NORTH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Lithuania | Klaipeda | Detailed | 4 | No |
| 2025-07-03 | Finland | Helsingfors (Helsinki) | Detailed | – | No |
| 2025-05-22 | United States | Staten Island | Initial | – | No |
| 2024-07-26 | Latvia | Riga | Detailed | 5 | No |
| 2023-10-11 | Lithuania | Klaipeda | Detailed | 2 | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
Vessel suffered fire in engine room, which spread to superstructure, in Gulf of Riga, Baltic sea, Latvia, en route from Klaipeda to Riga. Crew went into lifeboat and were later rescued by nearby cargo ship KAIRIT, and disembarked at Riga. The ship started drifting and 2 tugs and an SAR ship are by her side.
Vessel struck the stern of berthed container ship HANNI at Gdansk DCT Container Terminal, while unmooring. The ship reportedly, went under way too early as she was about set sail for Kaliningrad, Russia. Both ships remained in the same position. Damages sustained by both ships are said not to be serious.
ESCAPE, experienced a steering gear failure whilst navigating in a position off Vlieland Island, Netherlands on 7 April 2021.
* The vessel was later taken under tow by tug towards Rotterdam for inspection and repairs. It has been confirmed that salvage services are being rendered to the vessel by professional salvors on Lloyd's Open Form terms.
Sales & demolitions
The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.
Seller → buyer: JR Ship Management → CMA CGM SA
Reported price: USD 20.000 million
Note: Espoir + Escape reported sold enbloc for $20m each, Ice Class 1A
Seller → buyer: Navigia Shipping Holding Ltd (Navigia Group) → JR Shipping B.V.
Reported price: USD 37.000 million
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is NORTH now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for NORTH. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of NORTH?
The IMO number recorded for NORTH is 9491501. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of NORTH?
The currently recorded MMSI for NORTH is 249814000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is NORTH?
NORTH is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was NORTH built?
The recorded year built for NORTH is 2011.
How long is NORTH?
The recorded length of NORTH is 168.03 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.
Fleet & Vessel Type
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