VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9143544

KOBE EXPRESS – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

KOBE EXPRESS is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of BM. Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9143544. The recorded year of build is 1997.

Vessel details

Vessel nameKOBE EXPRESS
IMO9143544
MMSI310764000
Call signZCEV2
Flag🇧🇲Bermuda (BM)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo
Length293.95 m
Beam32.25 m
Gross tonnage53523
Deadweight67058 t
TEU4612
Year built1997

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About KOBE EXPRESS

KOBE EXPRESS is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Bermuda (BM). Its recorded year of build is 1997. The vessel carries IMO number 9143544, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for KOBE EXPRESS include a length of 293.95 m, a beam of 32.25 m, gross tonnage of 53523, deadweight of 67058 t, container capacity of 4612 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, 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 KOBE EXPRESS include MMSI 310764000 and call sign ZCEV2. 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 KOBE EXPRESS 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

Operator Hapag-Lloyd Germany Data updated: 2024-10-28
Technical Manager Anglo-Eastern Germany Germany Data updated: 2024-10-28
Commercial Manager Hapag-Lloyd Germany Data updated: 2024-10-28

Classification & surveys

Special survey date2027-12-31
Dry dock date2027-12-31
IOPP certificate issued2024-01-15
IOPP certificate expires2027-12-31

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections12
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-07-23

The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-07-23TurkiyeKocaeliDetailed3No
2026-01-21United StatesStaten IslandInitialNo
2025-11-12ItalyLivornoDetailed1No
2025-10-10United StatesMiami BeachInitialNo
2025-09-06TurkeyAmbarliDetailed3No

Casualties & incidents

Recorded incidents1
Latest incident2007-03-18
Latest typeBeached/Grounded

The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.

2007-03-18Beached/Grounded

Ran aground after losing propulsion outside the Ambrose Channel 18 Mar 2007. No hull damage or pollution. Four tugs stabilised vessel and refloated on high tide. Expected in port same day. At Dartmouth (NS) 20 Mar.

Technical Specifications

TEU Capacity4612
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KOBE EXPRESS now?

The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for KOBE EXPRESS. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.

What is the IMO number of KOBE EXPRESS?

The IMO number recorded for KOBE EXPRESS is 9143544. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of KOBE EXPRESS?

The currently recorded MMSI for KOBE EXPRESS is 310764000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is KOBE EXPRESS?

KOBE EXPRESS is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was KOBE EXPRESS built?

The recorded year built for KOBE EXPRESS is 1997.

How long is KOBE EXPRESS?

The recorded length of KOBE EXPRESS is 293.95 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.