MSC POLARIS (IMO 9074042)
MSC POLARIS is a Container Ship built in 1995 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 31st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,014 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 60,862, and a length overall of 300 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC POLARIS is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Malacca and Singapore Straits, and across East Africa, South Asia, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under three former names and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 30 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1995
- MMSI: 636016066
- Call sign: D5EF8
- Gross tonnage: 60862
- Deadweight: 63014 t
- Length overall: 300 m
- Beam: 37 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 80 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 09/04/2024, Savannah, Georgia (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/07/2026
- Registered owner: MESSINA MARINE LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 4°20.5′S · 071°43.4′E · Speed 16.5 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 03:33 UTC
- Destination: Pointe Noire (CG PNR) · ETA 30 October 2026 at 02:27 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC POLARIS?
MSC POLARIS is a container ship built in 1995. It is currently in its 31st year of service.
What are the dimensions of MSC POLARIS?
The vessel has a length overall of 300 metres and a beam of 37 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 63,014 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains MSC POLARIS?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
Where has MSC POLARIS been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has also been active in East Africa, South Asia, and South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC POLARIS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 32 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 July 2026. All-time records show 80 inspections since 1999 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 April 2024.
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