VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9516416

COSCO FRANCE – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

COSCO FRANCE is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Hong Kong (HK). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9516416. The recorded year of build is 2013.

Vessel details

Vessel nameCOSCO FRANCE
IMO9516416
MMSI477030700
Call signVRMC2
Flag🇭🇰Hong Kong (HK)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard A (Major)
Length365.9 m
Beam51.2 m
Gross tonnage153666
Deadweight156596 t
TEU13386
Year built2013

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About COSCO FRANCE

COSCO FRANCE is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Hong Kong (HK). Its recorded year of build is 2013. The vessel carries IMO number 9516416, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for COSCO FRANCE include a length of 365.9 m, a beam of 51.2 m, gross tonnage of 153666, deadweight of 156596 t, container capacity of 13386 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 COSCO FRANCE include MMSI 477030700 and call sign VRMC2. 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 COSCO FRANCE 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 China COSCO Shipping Corp China COSCO Shipping Corp Ltd China Company classification: Owner Company website Data updated: 2022-04-27
Operator Cosco Shipping Lines China Data updated: 2025-11-23
Technical Manager Shanghai Ocean Shipping Shanghai Ocean Shipping Co Ltd China Company classification: Technical Management (DOC) Company website
Commercial Manager Cosco Shipping Lines China Data updated: 2025-11-23

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation12K98ME7
Engine builderHD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Engine designerMAN B&W
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output72240 kW
MCO RPM94

Classification & surveys

Classification societyAmerican Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Special survey date2028-05-23
Dry dock date2028-05-23
IOPP certificate issued2026-03-28
IOPP certificate expires2028-05-23
Design draft15.5 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections7
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-01-25

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-01-25United KingdomFelixstoweDetailed3No
2025-12-23VietnamHo Chi Minh CityInitial–No
2025-01-10CanadaPrince RupertDetailed2No
2023-08-24VietnamVungtauInitial–No
2022-09-08ItalyLa SpeziaInitial2No

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage65592 NT
Design Draft15.5 m
Depth29.85 m
Length Overall (LOA)365.9 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)348 m
Design Deadweight156596 t
TEU Capacity13386
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is COSCO FRANCE now?

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

What is the IMO number of COSCO FRANCE?

The IMO number recorded for COSCO FRANCE is 9516416. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of COSCO FRANCE?

The currently recorded MMSI for COSCO FRANCE is 477030700. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is COSCO FRANCE?

COSCO FRANCE is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was COSCO FRANCE built?

The recorded year built for COSCO FRANCE is 2013.

How long is COSCO FRANCE?

The recorded length of COSCO FRANCE is 365.9 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.

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