MSC DONATA (IMO 9237151)
MSC DONATA 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 52,806 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 40,626, and a length overall of 257.88 metres. This size and configuration are typical for medium-sized container vessels operating in regional trade routes. MSC DONATA 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 East Asia, East Asia, and the Java Sea and Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under one former name and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 636026299
- Call sign: A8QY9
- Gross tonnage: 40626
- Deadweight: 52806 t
- Length overall: 257.88 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/07/2014, Melbourne (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/08/2026
- Registered owner: DONATA SA (China)
- Ship manager: MSC SHIP MANAGEMENT HK LTD (China)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 26°36.8′S · 153°24.4′E · Speed 19.0 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 12:07 UTC
- Destination: Hong Kong (HK HKG) · ETA 23 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC DONATA?
The vessel has a length overall of 257.88 metres and a beam of 32.25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.65 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC DONATA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 52,806 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,626.
Which classification society manages MSC DONATA?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
Where has MSC DONATA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South East Asia and East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Java Sea and Singapore Strait.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 August 2026. All-time records show 63 inspections since 2002 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 July 2014.
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