MSC DYMPHNA VI (IMO 9110391)
MSC DYMPHNA VI is a Container Ship built in 1996 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 76,978, a gross tonnage of 64,947, and no length overall is specified in the current record. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC DYMPHNA VI 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, West Africa, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has operated under four former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 29 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 636026300
- Call sign: A8QZ2
- Gross tonnage: 64947
- Deadweight: 76978 t
- Length overall: 274 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 83 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 24/10/2025, Apapa (Abuja MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/07/2026
- Registered owner: DYMPHNA COMPANIA NAVIERA SA (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 29°21.1′S · 031°32.3′E · Speed 1.9 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 04:17 UTC
- Destination: Durban (ZA DUR)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC DYMPHNA VI?
MSC DYMPHNA VI is a container ship built in 1996. It is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MSC DYMPHNA VI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 76,978 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 64,947.
Which classification society maintains MSC DYMPHNA VI?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MSC DYMPHNA VI been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, West Africa, and South East Asia. These regions represent its recent geographic operational areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 42 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 July 2026. All-time records show 83 inspections since 1999 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 24 October 2025.
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