MSC LUDOVICA (IMO 9251690)
MSC LUDOVICA is a Container Ship built in 2003 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 97,241 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 76,490, and a length overall of 299.99 metres. This vessel is configured for significant containerized cargo transport operations. MSC LUDOVICA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, the North America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 351248000
- Call sign: HPAF
- Gross tonnage: 76490
- Deadweight: 97241 t
- Length overall: 299.99 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Home port: Panama
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 68 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/06/2026
- Registered owner: ODILIA COMPANIA NAVIERA SA (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 29°50.7′S · 031°18.2′E · Speed 1.1 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 01:47 UTC
- Destination: Durban (ZA DUR)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC LUDOVICA?
The vessel has a length overall of 299.99 metres and a beam of 40 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.6 metres.
Which shipyard built MSC LUDOVICA?
The vessel was built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. Okpo Shipyard. It was completed in 2003 and is now in its 23rd year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC LUDOVICA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 97,241 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 76,490.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 June 2026. All-time records show 68 inspections since 2003 and no detentions.
What flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its service history.
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