MSC ILLINOIS VII (IMO 9197545)
MSC ILLINOIS VII is a Container Ship built in 2000 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 102,012 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 74,583, and a length overall of 303.98 metres. This size and capacity are typical for large-scale containerized cargo operations. MSC ILLINOIS VII is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 636021995
- Call sign: 5LGR6
- Gross tonnage: 74583
- Deadweight: 102012 t
- Length overall: 303.98 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 78 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 20/01/2025, Busan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/09/2026
- Registered owner: RHEA OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 31°11.0′N · 134°7.7′E · Speed 17.2 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 16:07 UTC
- Destination: Callao (PE CLL) · ETA 6 November 2026 at 05:08 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC ILLINOIS VII?
The vessel has a length overall of 303.98 metres and a beam of 40 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16 metres.
Which classification society maintains MSC ILLINOIS VII?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current classification notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 IW RSD.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC ILLINOIS VII?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 102,012 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 74,583.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2026. All-time records show 78 inspections since 2001 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 20 January 2025.
What is the flag and home port of MSC ILLINOIS VII?
The vessel currently flies the Liberian flag and is registered to the home port of Monrovia. It has previously operated under 3 different flag states.
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