MSC MARGARITA (IMO 9238741)
MSC MARGARITA 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 87,950 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 67,466, and a length overall of 277.24 metres. This size and capacity are typical for medium-to-large container vessels engaged in regional and intercontinental liner trades. MSC MARGARITA is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and throughout East Asia over recent periods. 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 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 7 February 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 636016429
- Call sign: A8IX9
- Gross tonnage: 67466
- Deadweight: 87950 t
- Length overall: 277.24 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 76 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 26/01/2025, Gioia tauro (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/02/2026
- Registered owner: VERENA OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 31°59.2′S · 031°13.3′E · Speed 14.4 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 13:23 UTC
- Destination: Port Elizabeth (ZA PLZ) · ETA 10 December 2026 at 20:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC MARGARITA?
The vessel has a length overall of 277.24 metres and a beam of 40 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16.183 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC MARGARITA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 87,950 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 67,466.
Which classification society maintains MSC MARGARITA?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Reinstated.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 14 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 February 2026. All-time records show 76 inspections since 2002 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 26 January 2025.
Where has MSC MARGARITA been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and the Singapore Strait. It has also been active in the East Asia and South East Asia regions.
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