VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9723265

SYDNEY EXPRESS – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

SYDNEY EXPRESS is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9723265. The recorded year of build is 2016.

Vessel details

Vessel nameSYDNEY EXPRESS
IMO9723265
MMSI636024774
Call sign5LUF4
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard A (Major)
Length299.98 m
Beam48.21 m
Gross tonnage94684
Deadweight111595 t
TEU9000
Year built2016

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About SYDNEY EXPRESS

SYDNEY 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 9723265, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for SYDNEY EXPRESS include a length of 299.98 m, a beam of 48.21 m, gross tonnage of 94684, deadweight of 111595 t, container capacity of 9000 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 SYDNEY EXPRESS include MMSI 636024774 and call sign 5LUF4. 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 SYDNEY 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 Minsheng Financial Minsheng Financial Leasing Co Ltd China Company classification: Financial Institute Company website Data updated: 2022-10-06
Operator Hapag-Lloyd Germany Data updated: 2026-06-23
Technical Manager Bernhard Schulte-CHR Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (China) Co Ltd China Company classification: Technical Management (DOC) Company website
Commercial Manager Bernhard Schulte-CHR China Data updated: 2026-06-23

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation8X92
Engine builderWartsila Finland Oy
Engine designerWartsila
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output38590 kW
MCO RPM74

Classification & surveys

Classification societyDNV (DNV)
Special survey date2031-03-09
Dry dock date2029-01-02
IOPP certificate issued2026-02-19
IOPP certificate expires2031-03-09
Design draft14.5 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections17
Recorded detentions2
Latest inspection2026-06-22

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-06-22AustraliaSydneyFollow-up1No
2026-03-09AustraliaSydneyInitial1No
2026-01-22AustraliaSydneyFollow-up1No
2025-08-23AustraliaMelbourneFollow-up1No
2025-08-22AustraliaMelbourneInitial2No

Casualties & incidents

Recorded incidents1
Latest incident2022-11-15
Latest typeMedical Emergency

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

2022-11-15Medical Emergency

A crew member was evacuated from vesseld, near Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia, while en route from Adelaide to Melbourne. The crew member was evacuated by SA Ambulance Service Rescue 51 helicopter and taken to a hospital in Adelaide.

Sales & demolitions

Recorded transactions1
Latest report2024-11-04
Latest typeEnbloc

The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.

2024-11-04Enbloc

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

Net Tonnage55975 NT
Design Draft14.5 m
Depth24.8 m
Length Overall (LOA)300 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)286 m
Design Deadweight111595 t
TEU Capacity9000
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SYDNEY EXPRESS now?

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

What is the IMO number of SYDNEY EXPRESS?

The IMO number recorded for SYDNEY EXPRESS is 9723265. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of SYDNEY EXPRESS?

The currently recorded MMSI for SYDNEY EXPRESS is 636024774. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is SYDNEY EXPRESS?

SYDNEY EXPRESS is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was SYDNEY EXPRESS built?

The recorded year built for SYDNEY EXPRESS is 2016.

How long is SYDNEY EXPRESS?

The recorded length of SYDNEY 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.