MSC SHAULA (IMO 9036002)
MSC SHAULA is a Container Ship built in 1992 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 34th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 71,050 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 51,836, and a length overall of 275.04 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC SHAULA is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, East Asia, and the North America West Coast over recent periods. It has operated under four former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1992
- MMSI: 636017346
- Call sign: D5KM4
- Gross tonnage: 51836
- Deadweight: 71050 t
- Length overall: 275.04 m
- Beam: 37.1 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 85 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/03/2011, Bandar Abbas (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/08/2026
- Registered owner: SHAULA OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 13°50.0′N · 111°50.8′E · Speed 15.3 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 19:12 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 12:33 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC SHAULA?
The vessel has a length overall of 275.04 metres and a beam of 37.1 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 14.8 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC SHAULA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 71,050 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 51,836.
Which classification society maintains MSC SHAULA?
MSC SHAULA is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel currently holds the class notation Container carrier BIS.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 38 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 August 2026. All-time records show 85 inspections since 1998 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 2 March 2011.
Where has MSC SHAULA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, East Asia, and the North America West Coast. It has also been noted in the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
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