MSC VAISHNAVI R. (IMO 9227340)
MSC VAISHNAVI R. is a Container Ship built in 2002 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,176 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 45,803, and a length overall of 281.08 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC VAISHNAVI R. is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in North Europe, West Europe, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has been registered under five former names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 October 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 636016431
- Call sign: A8RL2
- Gross tonnage: 45803
- Deadweight: 63176 t
- Length overall: 281.08 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 84 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/10/2026
- Registered owner: KALEA 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: 51°26.1′N · 003°40.4′E · Speed 12.3 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 20:22 UTC
- Destination: Antwerp (BE ANR)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC VAISHNAVI R.?
The vessel has a length overall of 281.08 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.8 metres.
Which shipyard built MSC VAISHNAVI R.?
The vessel was constructed by Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. - Geoje Shipyard. It was completed in 2002 and is now in its 24th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
MSC VAISHNAVI R. has a deadweight tonnage of 63,176 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 45,803.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 21 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 October 2026. All-time records show 84 inspections since 2003 and no detentions.
What is the classification of MSC VAISHNAVI R.?
The ship is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its specific class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 E(H) IW.
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