MSC POSITANO (IMO 9154191)
MSC POSITANO is a Container Ship built in 1997 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 34,083, a gross tonnage of 25,996, and a length overall of 208 metres. At this size, it operates as a medium-capacity container vessel within global trade routes. MSC POSITANO is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the South Asia region. It has previously operated under six different names and five different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 45 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 25 July 2023.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 636018319
- Call sign: D5PE7
- Gross tonnage: 25996
- Deadweight: 34083 t
- Length overall: 208 m
- Beam: 29.8 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 45 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/07/2023
- Registered owner: POSITANO MARITIME INC (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 17°50.8′S · 039°1.7′E · Speed 13.2 kn · under way · received 8 September 2026 at 10:44 UTC
- Destination: Beira (MZ BEW) · ETA 9 September 2026 at 08:29 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC POSITANO?
The vessel has a length overall of 208 metres and a beam of 29.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.889 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC POSITANO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 34,083 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,996.
Which classification society maintains MSC POSITANO?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 E(H) ER(EGCS Hybrid).
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 45 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 25 July 2023.
What is the history of the vessel's names and flags?
The vessel has been registered under six different names throughout its service. It has also operated under five different flag states prior to its current Liberian registry.
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