MSC PILAR VI (IMO 9248148)
MSC PILAR VI 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 80,978, a gross tonnage of 65,918, and a length overall of 278.88 metres. This size and configuration are characteristic of medium-to-large container vessels used in global liner services. MSC PILAR VI is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe over recent periods. It has operated under five former names and five different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 636023065
- Call sign: 5LLT8
- Gross tonnage: 65918
- Deadweight: 80978 t
- Length overall: 278.88 m
- Beam: 40.3 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 75 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/05/2023, Dalian (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 11/08/2026
- Registered owner: IANEIRA OCEANWAY LTD (Liberia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 5°20.2′S · 006°1.1′W · Speed 18.4 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 06:57 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 21 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC PILAR VI?
The vessel has a length overall of 278.88 metres and a beam of 40.3 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.415 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC PILAR VI?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 80,978 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 65,918.
Which classification society maintains MSC PILAR VI?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 IW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 11 August 2026. All-time records show 75 inspections since 2003 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 May 2023.
What is the history of the vessel's names and flags?
The vessel has been registered under 5 former names during its service life. It has also operated under 5 different flag states previously.
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