MSC SKY II (IMO 9162277)
MSC SKY II is a Container Ship built in 1999 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 30,135, a gross tonnage of 21,583, and a length overall of 183.71 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC SKY II is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in South Africa, East Africa, and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under four former flags and three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 636016574
- Call sign: A8IQ2
- Gross tonnage: 21583
- Deadweight: 30135 t
- Length overall: 183.71 m
- Beam: 29.8 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/10/2015, Brisbane (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/08/2025
- Registered owner: THORSKY NAVIGATION LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 0°28.8′N · 049°18.0′E · Speed 11.8 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 15:03 UTC
- Destination: Dar es Salaam (TZ DAR) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 13:07 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC SKY II?
The vessel has a length overall of 183.71 metres and a beam of 29.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.541 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC SKY II?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 30,135 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 21,583.
Which classification society manages MSC SKY II?
MSC SKY II is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The current class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 E(H) IW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2025. All-time records show 57 inspections since 1999 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 8 October 2015.
Where has MSC SKY II been recently spotted?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa, East Africa, and South Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
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