MSC RUTH F (IMO 9212034)
MSC RUTH F 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 18,291 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 14,278, and a length overall of 158.72 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport. MSC RUTH F is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and West Europe over recent periods. It has a history of 5 former names and 5 former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 October 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 636025361
- Call sign: 5LXB5
- Gross tonnage: 14278
- Deadweight: 18291 t
- Length overall: 158.72 m
- Beam: 25.6 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/07/2020, Salerno (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/10/2026
- Registered owner: HALONA OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 32°58.7′S · 060°37.0′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 14 October 2026 at 00:34 UTC
- Destination: Rosario (AR ROS)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC RUTH F?
The vessel has a length overall of 158.72 metres and a beam of 25.6 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.122 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC RUTH F?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 18,291 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 14,278.
Which classification society maintains MSC RUTH F?
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 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 October 2026. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2001 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 July 2020.
Where has MSC RUTH F been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent geographic areas of operation.
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