MSC BOSPHORUS (IMO 9247742)
MSC BOSPHORUS is a Container Ship built in 2003 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,171 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 75,484. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations.
MSC BOSPHORUS is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 209470000
- Call sign: 5BDF5
- Gross tonnage: 75484
- Deadweight: 81171 t
- Beam: 40 m
- Home port: LIMASSOL - IMO9247742
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 76 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 10/06/2026, Baltimore, Maryland (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: BESIKTAS TERSANE SA (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 34°39.4′N · 128°55.9′E · Speed 0.1 kn
- Destination: Busan (PUS) (KR PUS) · ETA 2026-10-07T22:30:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC BOSPHORUS?
MSC BOSPHORUS is a container ship built in 2003. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of MSC BOSPHORUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 81,171 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 75,484. Its moulded beam is 40 metres.
Which classification society manages MSC BOSPHORUS?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the engine power of MSC BOSPHORUS?
The main engine of the vessel is rated at 61,350 kW. This power rating supports its operations as a large container ship.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 23 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026. All-time records show 76 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 10 June 2026.
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