MSC LIRICA (IMO 9246102)
MSC LIRICA is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2003 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,683 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 65,591. This vessel is configured for passenger cruise operations. No classification society or IACS membership information is currently available for this vessel. It has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 February 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 356042000
- Call sign: HOPW
- Gross tonnage: 65591
- Deadweight: 7683 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 50 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 04/07/2017, Tianjin (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/02/2026
- Registered owner: LIRICA CRUISE LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC CRUISES SA (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MSC CRUISE MANAGEMENT UK LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 37°27.9′N · 025°19.2′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 06:28 UTC
- Destination: Mykonos (GR JMK)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is MSC LIRICA?
MSC LIRICA is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MSC LIRICA?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 65,591. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,683 metric tonnes.
Where has MSC LIRICA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area listed in its recent activity data.
How many inspections has MSC LIRICA undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 February 2026. All-time records show 50 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 4 July 2017.
What is the flag status of MSC LIRICA?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It is categorized in the grey band for the Paris MoU and the white band for the Tokyo MoU.
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