VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9540120

MANILA EXPRESS – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MANILA EXPRESS is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Germany (DE). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9540120. The recorded year of build is 2023.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMANILA EXPRESS
IMO9540120
MMSI218006290
Call signDCAU2
Flag🇩🇪Germany (DE)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard A (Major)
Year built2023

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About MANILA EXPRESS

MANILA EXPRESS is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Germany (DE). Its recorded year of build is 2023. The vessel carries IMO number 9540120, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Operational identifiers currently recorded for MANILA EXPRESS include MMSI 218006290 and call sign DCAU2. 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 MANILA 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: 2026-08-17
Technical Manager Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd AG Germany Company classification: Independent Shipping Company website
Commercial Manager Hapag-Lloyd Germany Data updated: 2026-08-17

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation11G95ME-C
Engine builderMAN Diesel A/S
Engine designerMAN B&W
Propulsion typeDF
Maximum continuous output75570 kW
MCO RPM80

Classification & surveys

Classification societyDNV (DNV)
Special survey date2028-08-04
Dry dock date2026-08-04
IOPP certificate issued2023-09-12
IOPP certificate expires2028-08-04
Design draft16.5 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections5
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-04-23

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-04-23ChinaShanghaiInitial3No
2026-03-02BelgiumAntwerpenInitial2No
2024-06-15Hong KongHong KongInitialNo
2023-09-15NetherlandsRotterdamDetailedNo
2023-08-10ChinaNingboInitial1No

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage108203 NT
Design Draft16.5 m
Depth32.2 m
Length Overall (LOA)399 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)383 m
Design Deadweight224999 t
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MANILA EXPRESS now?

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

What is the IMO number of MANILA EXPRESS?

The IMO number recorded for MANILA EXPRESS is 9540120. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MANILA EXPRESS?

The currently recorded MMSI for MANILA EXPRESS is 218006290. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MANILA EXPRESS?

MANILA EXPRESS is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MANILA EXPRESS built?

The recorded year built for MANILA EXPRESS is 2023.

What flag does MANILA EXPRESS sail under?

The vessel record currently lists the flag as Germany (DE).

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.