MSC CATHERINE VI (IMO 9229300)
MSC CATHERINE VI is a Container Ship built in 2001 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 77,900 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 75,201. This capacity is typical for medium-sized container vessels engaged in regional liner services. MSC CATHERINE VI is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Africa, and throughout South East Asia. It has previously operated under four different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 636017173
- Call sign: D5JQ4
- Gross tonnage: 75201
- Deadweight: 77900 t
- Length overall: 299 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 86 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/05/2022, Hamburg (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/07/2026
- Registered owner: CATHERINE SHIPPING & TRADING (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 34°13.5′N · 008°7.9′W · Speed 10.9 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 08:09 UTC
- Destination: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ES LPA) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 07:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC CATHERINE VI?
MSC CATHERINE VI is a container ship built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MSC CATHERINE VI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 77,900 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 75,201.
Which classification society maintains MSC CATHERINE VI?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MSC CATHERINE VI been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and East Africa. It also operates within South East Asia and South Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 13 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 July 2026. All-time records show 86 inspections since 2001 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 11 May 2022.
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