MSC MANU IV (IMO 9238789)
MSC MANU IV is a Container Ship built in 2003 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 53,327 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 39,941, and a length overall of 260.1 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport. The vessel carries the class notation Container carrier DG(P) TMON. Recent geographic observations include the Singapore Strait, the South China Sea, and the North America West Coast. It has previously operated under 4 different flag states and has been registered under 8 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 636016940
- Call sign: A8CF3
- Gross tonnage: 39941
- Deadweight: 53327 t
- Length overall: 260.1 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 75 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 15/05/2023, Seattle, Washington (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/06/2026
- Registered owner: MALONA OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 35°35.3′N · 139°48.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 05:39 UTC
- Destination: JP_TYO_CW
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC MANU IV?
The vessel has a length overall of 260.1 metres and a beam of 32.25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.257 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC MANU IV?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 53,327 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 39,941.
Where has MSC MANU IV been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed near the North America West Coast.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 25 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2026. All-time records show 75 inspections since 2003 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 15 May 2023.
Who built the MSC MANU IV?
The vessel was built in 2003 by Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Koje Shipyard. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
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