MSC PHOENIX (IMO 9267649)
MSC PHOENIX 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 89,832 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 77,048, and a length overall of 300 metres. This size profile is typical for medium-to-large container vessels engaged in regional and intercontinental liner services. MSC PHOENIX is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, Middle America, and the Gulf of Mexico. It has previously operated under two different flag states and has been registered under five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 636016672
- Call sign: D5HF8
- Gross tonnage: 77048
- Deadweight: 89832 t
- Length overall: 300 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 29/06/2026, Veracruz Veracruz (Vina Del Mar MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/08/2026
- Registered owner: CYMOTHOE OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 36°50.1′N · 122°16.4′E · Speed 3.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 02:28 UTC
- Destination: Shidao Pt (CN SHD)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when MSC PHOENIX arrives in Shidao Pt. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC PHOENIX?
The vessel has a length overall of 300 metres and a beam of 40 metres. These dimensions are consistent with its 89,832 DWT container ship profile.
What is the classification status of MSC PHOENIX?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 29 June 2026.
What is the flag and MoU status of MSC PHOENIX?
The vessel currently flies the Liberian flag. It is categorized within the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
Has the vessel changed names or flags before?
Yes, the vessel has a history of five former names. It has also operated under two different flag states during its 23 years of service.
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