MSC UNITE VI (IMO 9116589)
MSC UNITE 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 62,386 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 69,218. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within global trade routes. MSC UNITE VI is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under three former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 636024729
- Call sign: 5LTZ7
- Gross tonnage: 69218
- Deadweight: 62386 t
- Length overall: 285 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 89 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/06/2026
- Registered owner: BRENDAN OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 31°56.3′S · 033°41.5′E · Speed 16.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 23:54 UTC
- Destination: Cape Town (ZA CPT) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC UNITE VI?
MSC UNITE VI is a container ship built in 1996. It is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MSC UNITE VI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 62,386 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 69,218.
Which classification society maintains MSC UNITE VI?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MSC UNITE VI been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South Asia. It has also been observed transiting the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea.
What is the port-state control record for MSC UNITE VI?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 14 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 June 2026. All-time records show 89 inspections since 1999 and no detentions.
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