Vessel
ESSENCE
IMO 9491496
Cargo - Hazard A (Major)Built 2011Active
17,368
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
21,298
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
1,349
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2011
Year built
Live position & voyage
LIVELoading position…
Shipments over time
bills of lading per monthParticulars
- IMO
- 9491496
- MMSI
- 255916590
- Call sign
- CQ2839
- Flag
- PT
- Type
- Container Ship
- Length (LOA)
- 168.13 m
- Beam
- 25.83 m
- Home port
- —
PTOwnership
- Beneficial owner
- JR Shipping· Netherlands
- Operator
- Ocean Network Express· Singapore
- Technical manager
- JR Ship Management
- Commercial manager
- JR Ship Management
- Class society
- DNV
- Design DWT
- 21,299 t
- Flag
- Netherlands
- Built
- 2011
Netherlands
SingaporeTimeline
key events over the vessel's life- Dry dock
- Special survey
- Casualty · CollisionCollided with the containership, X PRESS MULHACEN, with no injuries or pollution
- Casualty · Engine FaultVessel needed to change a reduction valve in the main engine in position 49 57 2
- Sold$37M · to JR Shipping B.V.
- Built
Engine
main engine & propulsion- Engine builder
- Qingdao Qiyao
- Designer
- Wartsila
- Designation
- 6RT-flex60C
- Power (MCO)
- 14,520 kW
- RPM
- 114
- Propulsion
- MO
- Trading category
- Live
Surveys & certificates
dry dock & statutory certificates- Last dry dock
- 21 Sep 2026
- Special survey
- 21 Sep 2026
- IOPP issued
- 09 Sep 2022
- IOPP expires
- 21 Sep 2026
Top importers served
importers this vessel carried forShipments carried
recent bills of ladingInspections
recent port state control| Date | Port | Detained | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | Antwerpen | No | 318418, Winches & Capstans, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1086, Not Properly Maintained,01199, Other (Certificates), Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates, 1238, Other,07199, Other (Fire Safety), Fire Safety, 1238, Other |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Leixoes | No | 1Radio Communications 05114 - Reserve Source Of Energy Not As Required |
| 03 Oct 2024 | Helsingborg | No | 0 |
| 08 Mar 2024 | Gdynia | No | 3Electrical Installations In General Unsafe ; Echo Sounder Inoperative ; Operation/Maintenance Not Properly Maintained |
| 29 Nov 2023 | Callao | No | 0 |
| 16 Oct 2023 | Miami Beach, Florida | No | 1System: 07 - Fire Safety Sub-System: N/A - No Subsystem Cause: Invalid Description Of Deficiency: Fire-Fighters Outfit Shall Comply With The Fire Safety Systems Code. Personal Equipment Shall Consist Of The Following Protective Clothing Of Material To Pro |
| 02 Nov 2022 | Lisbon | No | 2Auxiliary Engine Not As Required; Auxiliary Engine Not As Required |
| 27 Dec 2021 | Leixoes | No | 405114, Reserve Source Of Energy, Radio Communications, 1011, Not As Required, 15150, ISM, ISM, 1011, Not As Required, 14801, Ballast Water Management Plan, Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water, 1179, Not Updated, 13102, Auxiliary Engine, Propulsion And Au |
Casualties
| Date | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2025 | Collision | Collided with the containership, X PRESS MULHACEN, with no injuries or pollution reported. Both vessels were detained, the Kiel water police launched an investigation. |
| 13 May 2021 | Engine Fault | Vessel needed to change a reduction valve in the main engine in position 49 57 24.0N 003 08 20.8W,United Kingdom, 13 May 2021. The defect was rectified. |
Sale & demolition history
reported transactions & recycling| Date | Event | PriceReported sale price in US$ millions. | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 2018 | EnblocNULL | $37M | JR Shipping B.V. |