MSC MICHAELA (IMO 9230488)
MSC MICHAELA 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 99,295, a gross tonnage of 73,819, and a length overall of 303.93 metres. This vessel is configured for significant containerized cargo transport operations. MSC MICHAELA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and East Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 August 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 353666000
- Call sign: HOEZ
- Gross tonnage: 73819
- Deadweight: 99295 t
- Length overall: 303.93 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 inspection: 06/08/2025
- Registered owner: HIERACOS CORP (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 19°57.6′S · 057°14.4′E · Speed 0.9 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 08:39 UTC
- Destination: PLUMU · ETA 13 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC MICHAELA?
The vessel has a length overall of 303.93 metres and a beam of 40 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.844 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC MICHAELA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 99,295 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 73,819.
Which classification society maintains MSC MICHAELA?
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 ERS IW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 August 2025. All-time records show 70 inspections since 2002 and no detentions.
Where has MSC MICHAELA been recently seen?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded in East Africa and East Asia.
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