VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9613018

LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Germany (DE). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9613018. The recorded year of build is 2014.

Vessel details

Vessel nameLUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS
IMO9613018
MMSI218566000
Call signDDOR2
Flag🇩🇪Germany (DE)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard D (Recognizable)
Length366.52 m
Beam48.35 m
Gross tonnage143262
Deadweight142035 t
TEU13000
Year built2014

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About LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS

LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Germany (DE). Its recorded year of build is 2014. The vessel carries IMO number 9613018, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS include a length of 366.52 m, a beam of 48.35 m, gross tonnage of 143262, deadweight of 142035 t, container capacity of 13000 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 LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS include MMSI 218566000 and call sign DDOR2. 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 LUDWIGSHAFEN 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

Beneficial Owner Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd AG Germany Company classification: Independent Shipping Company website
Operator Hapag-Lloyd Germany Data updated: 2022-06-02
Technical Manager Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd AG Germany Company classification: Independent Shipping Company website
Commercial Manager Hapag-Lloyd Germany Data updated: 2022-06-02

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation11K98ME
Engine builderHD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Engine designerMAN B&W
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output58274 kW
MCO RPM92

Classification & surveys

Classification societyDNV (DNV)
Special survey date2029-04-02
Dry dock date2027-02-01
IOPP certificate issued2024-02-01
IOPP certificate expires2029-04-02
Design draft15.5 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections11
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2025-10-16

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2025-10-16United StatesStaten IslandInitialNo
2025-06-30United StatesStaten IslandInitialNo
2025-02-04South KoreaBusanInitialNo
2024-04-15ItalyGenoaInitialNo
2023-10-08ChinaShanghaiFollow-up4No

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage60481 NT
Design Draft15.5 m
Depth29.85 m
Length Overall (LOA)366.52 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)350 m
Design Deadweight142036 t
TEU Capacity13000
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS now?

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

What is the IMO number of LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS?

The IMO number recorded for LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS is 9613018. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS?

The currently recorded MMSI for LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS is 218566000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS?

LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS built?

The recorded year built for LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS is 2014.

How long is LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS?

The recorded length of LUDWIGSHAFEN EXPRESS is 366.52 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.