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Vessel

EXPRESS M

IMO 8200577
OtherBuilt 1983Active
7,069
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
2,655
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
1983
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
Loading position…

Particulars

IMO
8200577
MMSI
356756000
Call sign
3FRT6
Flag
PA
Type
Livestock Carrier
Length (LOA)
99.99 m
Beam
17 m
Home port
PANAMA

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Operator
Technical manager
Commercial manager
Class society
NK
Design DWT
2,655 t
Flag
Panama
Built
1983

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Experienced a technical failure at the southern entrance of the Canakkale Strait
  3. Sold
    to Unifleet BV
  4. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
Special survey
30 May 2028
IOPP issued
20 Jun 2023
IOPP expires
30 May 2023

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
09 Feb 2026El Iskandariya (Alexandria)No4Living And Working Conditions - Working Conditions 09201 - Ventilation (Working Spaces) Not As Required Fire Safety 07105 - Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions Not As Required Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery 13102 - Auxiliary Engine Not As Required Structural Conditions 02105 - Steering Gear Not As Required
28 Nov 2025CeutaNo501101, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment (Including Exemption), Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates, 1002, Entries Missing,01320, Garbage Record Book, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1011, Not As Required,13199, Other (Machinery), Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1238, Other,07111, Personal Equipment For Fire Safety, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,13103, Gauges,Thermometers, Etc, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required
28 Nov 2025CeutaNo6Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates 01101 - Cargo Ship Safety Equipment (Including Exemption) Entries Missing Certificate & Documentation - Documents 01320 - Garbage Record Book Not As Required Other Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery 13199 - Other (Machinery) Other Fire Safety 07111 - Personal Equipment For Fire Safety Not As Required Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery 13103 - Gauges,Thermometers, Etc Not As Required
15 Jan 2024PiraeusNo5Emergency Systems 04103 - Emergency, Lighting,Batteries And Switches Not Properly Maintained Emergency Systems 04102 - Emergency Fire Pump And Its Pipes Not Properly Maintained Fire Safety 07199 - Other (Fire Safety) Other Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery 13102 - Auxiliary Engine Not As Required Fire Safety 07116 - Ventilation Not As Required
07 Nov 2022SetubalNo513102, Auxiliary Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required, 07106, Fire Detection And Alarm System, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required, 18302, Sanitary Facilities, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1086, Not Properly Maintained, 01215, Application For Endorsement By Flagstate, Certificate & Documentation - Crew Certificates, 1004, Expired, 01305, Log-Books/Compulsory Entries, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1002, Entries Missing,
18 Aug 2022SinesNo1301102, Cargo Ship Safety Construction (Including Exempt.), Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates, 1003, Not Properly Filled, 02103, Stability/Strength/Loading Information And Instruments, Structural Conditions, 1011, Not As Required, 10127, Voyage Or Passage Plan, Safety Of Navigation, 1000, Missing, 10116, Nautical Publications, Safety Of Navigation, 1000, Missing, 10104, Gyro Compass, Safety Of Navigation, 1082, Inoperative, 05109, VHF Radio Installation, Radio Communications, 1011, Not As Required, 11101, Lifeboats, Life Saving Appliances, 1047, Not Ready For Use, 04114, Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator, Emergency Systems, 1011, Not As Required, 13102, Auxiliary Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required, 03107, Doors, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1086, Not Properly Maintained, 13102, Auxiliary Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required, 02105, Steering Gear, Structural Conditions, 1257, Not Properly Tested, 01320, Garbage Record Book, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1177, Incorrect,
25 Jan 2022Port SaidNo0
24 Jan 2022Port SaidNo0
16 Sep 2021CartagenaNo0

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
18 Mar 2025Mechanical FaultExperienced a technical failure at the southern entrance of the Canakkale Strait while en route from Port Said, Egypt, to Yalova, Turkiye. Vessel entered a shipyard at Yalova on March 20, where repairs were ongoing as of April 2.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
18 Dec 2009 Reported SoldNULLUnifleet BV