MSC SAO PAULO V (IMO 9147071)
MSC SAO PAULO V 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 70,873, a gross tonnage of 53,324, and a length overall of 294.12 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC SAO PAULO V is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the North America East Coast, and across the North America East Coast and West Europe corridor. It has previously operated under four different names and six different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 2 February 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 636016492
- Call sign: D5GL3
- Gross tonnage: 53324
- Deadweight: 70873 t
- Length overall: 294.12 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 68 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 06/03/2024, Quebec city (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/02/2026
- Registered owner: SAO PAULO MARITIME INC (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 6°22.0′N · 078°14.6′E · Speed 14.7 kn · under way · received 30 September 2026 at 09:58 UTC
- Destination: Sohar (OM SOH) · ETA 5 October 2026 at 15:38 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC SAO PAULO V?
The vessel has a length overall of 294.12 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.9 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC SAO PAULO V?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 70,873 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 53,324.
Which classification society maintains MSC SAO PAULO V?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 IW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 17 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 February 2026. All-time records show 68 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 6 March 2024.
What is the flag and home port of MSC SAO PAULO V?
The vessel currently flies the Liberia flag and is registered to the home port of Monrovia. It has previously operated under 6 different flag states during its service life.
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