ISTANBUL EXPRESS – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
ISTANBUL EXPRESS is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9723277. The recorded year of build is 2016.
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About ISTANBUL EXPRESS
ISTANBUL EXPRESS is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2016. The vessel carries IMO number 9723277, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for ISTANBUL EXPRESS include a length of 299.98 m, a beam of 48.21 m, gross tonnage of 94684, deadweight of 111349 t, container capacity of 9000 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 ISTANBUL EXPRESS include MMSI 636024775 and call sign 5LUF5. 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 ISTANBUL 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Germany | Hamburg | Detailed | 3 | No |
| 2026-03-25 | Peru | Callao | Initial | – | No |
| 2026-02-10 | Germany | DEHAM | Detailed | 9 | No |
| 2025-10-23 | Peru | Callao | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-07-14 | Germany | Hamburg | Detailed | 6 | No |
Sales & demolitions
The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.
Seller → buyer: Minsheng Financial Leasing Co Ltd → Global Ship Lease Inc (GSL)
Note: BREMERHAVEN EXPRESS + CZECH + ISTANBUL EXPRESS + SYDNEY EXPRESS sold enbloc by Minsheng Financial Leasing to Global Ship Leasing. Price undisclosed
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is ISTANBUL EXPRESS now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for ISTANBUL EXPRESS. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of ISTANBUL EXPRESS?
The IMO number recorded for ISTANBUL EXPRESS is 9723277. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of ISTANBUL EXPRESS?
The currently recorded MMSI for ISTANBUL EXPRESS is 636024775. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is ISTANBUL EXPRESS?
ISTANBUL EXPRESS is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was ISTANBUL EXPRESS built?
The recorded year built for ISTANBUL EXPRESS is 2016.
How long is ISTANBUL EXPRESS?
The recorded length of ISTANBUL EXPRESS is 299.98 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.