MSC RIONA (IMO 9144134)
MSC RIONA is a Container Ship built in 1998 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 23,026 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 16,801, and a length overall of 183.87 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within regional trade routes. MSC RIONA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and South Asia over recent periods. It has a history of operating under 4 different flags and has been known by 10 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 March 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 636020871
- Call sign: 5LBC9
- Gross tonnage: 16801
- Deadweight: 23026 t
- Length overall: 183.87 m
- Beam: 25.3 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 93 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 20/09/2024, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/03/2026
- Registered owner: MIRO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 22°1.3′N · 091°45.3′E · Speed 1.1 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 11:53 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC RIONA?
The vessel has a length overall of 183.87 metres and a beam of 25.3 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.889 metres.
Which classification society maintains MSC RIONA?
MSC RIONA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel's current class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 IW.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC RIONA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 23,026 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 16,801.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 60 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 March 2026. All-time records show 93 inspections since 1998 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 20 September 2024.
Where has MSC RIONA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and the Singapore Strait. It has also been active in the South Asia and South East Asia regions.
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