MSC KANU F (IMO 9236585)
MSC KANU F 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 18,409 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 14,241, and a length overall of 158.8 metres. This size profile is typical for regional container feeder operations. MSC KANU F is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Malacca and Singapore Straits, and South East Asia. It has a history of 6 former names and 6 former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 December 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 636020440
- Call sign: D5ZG3
- Gross tonnage: 14241
- Deadweight: 18409 t
- Length overall: 158.8 m
- Beam: 24 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 61 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 3
- Last PSC detention: 04/11/2025, Yangon (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/12/2025
- Registered owner: TALISKER OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 25°12.5′N · 056°29.6′E · Speed 0.9 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 04:34 UTC
- Destination: Jawaharlal Nehru Port/Nhava Sheva (JNPT) (IN NSA)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC KANU F?
The vessel has a length overall of 158.8 metres and a beam of 24 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.2 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC KANU F?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 18,409 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 14,241.
Which classification society manages MSC KANU 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 E(H).
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions, with 70 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 December 2025. All-time records show 61 inspections since 2001 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 4 November 2025.
Where has MSC KANU F been operating?
The vessel has been recently observed in South Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
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