MSC MELISSA (IMO 9226918)
MSC MELISSA is a Container Ship built in 2002 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 99,394 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 73,819, and a length overall of 303.89 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale container transport operations. MSC MELISSA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, East Asia, South East Asia, and the West Coast of South America. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 354340000
- Call sign: H9VY
- Gross tonnage: 73819
- Deadweight: 99394 t
- Length overall: 303.89 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Home port: Panama
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 16/03/2020, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 26/06/2026
- Registered owner: AVANTAGE ENTERPRISES INC (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 22°57.1′S · 014°29.1′E · at anchor · received 5 October 2026 at 17:19 UTC
- Destination: Walvis Bay (NA WVB)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC MELISSA?
The vessel has a length overall of 303.89 metres and a beam of 40 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 14.5 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC MELISSA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 99,394 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 73,819.
Which classification society manages MSC MELISSA?
MSC MELISSA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The current class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2, Reg.19 ERS IW.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 42 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 June 2026. All-time records show 70 inspections since 2002 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 16 March 2020.
Where has MSC MELISSA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Asia and East/South East Asia. It has also been observed along the West Coast of South America.
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