YM ESSENCE
- Vessel Type: Cargo
- MMSI: 416491000
- IMO: 9496599
- Call sign: BLHO
YM ESSENCE (IMO: 9496599) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Taiwan flag. It has an overall length of 850 feets and a beam of 125 feets.
YM ESSENCE position reported at 06/17/2026 21:56:48 UTC:
Latitude: 153.197667, Longitude 153.197667 longitude
Visited ports: Botany, Chiwan
YM Essence
Vessel Identification
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | YM Essence |
| MMSI | 416491000 |
| IMO Number | 9496599 |
| Call Sign | BLHO |
| Vessel Type | Container Ship |
| Flag State | Taiwan |
Specifications
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage | 75,246 GT |
| Net Tonnage | 40,736 NT |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) | 83,619 DWT |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 300.14 m |
| Beam | 45.20 m |
| Draft | 14.50 m |
| TEU Capacity | 6,589 TEU |
| Year Built | 2011 |
Propulsion
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | MAN B&W Diesel (2-stroke) |
| Engine Model | MAN B&W 9K98ME-C |
| Propulsion Type | Single Screw, Fixed Pitch Propeller |
| Service Speed | Approximately 24 knots |
Shipyard
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Shipbuilder | Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) |
| Build Location | Ulsan, South Korea |
| Year Delivered | 2011 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Registered Owner | Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation |
| Operator | Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation |
| Headquarters | Keelung, Taiwan |
| Parent Company | Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation |
Navigation / Communications Equipment
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| AIS Class | Class A AIS Transponder |
| AIS Type | SOLAS Class A |
Operating Region
- Primary Trade Routes: Trans-Pacific services connecting Asia (Taiwan, China, South Korea, Japan) to North America (U.S. West Coast ports including Los Angeles/Long Beach, Seattle/Tacoma)
- Secondary Routes: Operates within Yang Ming's global container shipping network
- Service: Yang Ming Trans-Pacific services (e.g., PS3 / similar loop services)
Vessel Description
The YM Essence is a Panamax-class container vessel operated by Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, one of Taiwan's leading container shipping lines. Built in 2011 at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea, the vessel has a capacity of approximately 6,589 TEU, making her well-suited for high-volume transoceanic trade.
Flying the Taiwan flag and registered under Call Sign BLHO, the YM Essence forms part of Yang Ming's modern container fleet deployed primarily on Trans-Pacific trade lanes, connecting major Asian manufacturing hubs to North American consumer markets.
As a SOLAS-compliant vessel, the YM Essence is equipped with mandated safety, navigation, and communications systems, including a Class A AIS transponder, which enables real-time tracking and maritime traffic management compliance.
Data sourced from publicly available maritime registries and AIS databases. Verify critical specifications with official flag state records or classification society documentation.