MSC TIANJIN (IMO 9285471)
MSC TIANJIN is a Container Ship built in 2005 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 105,528 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 89,097, and a length overall of 323 metres. This size and capacity are typical for medium-to-large scale containerized cargo operations. MSC TIANJIN is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the North America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and two previous flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 7 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 636019332
- Call sign: D5UA6
- Gross tonnage: 89097
- Deadweight: 105528 t
- Length overall: 323 m
- Beam: 42.8 m
- Home port: MONROVIA - 19332
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 69 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 17/01/2024, Charleston, South Carolina (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/08/2026
- Registered owner: GLOBAL SHIP LEASE 53 LLC (Greece)
- Ship manager: CONCHART COMMERCIAL INC (Greece)
- ISM manager: TECHNOMAR SHIPPING INC-LIB (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 37°7.1′N · 076°7.8′W · Speed 17.7 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 06:52 UTC
- Destination: Charleston (US CHS) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC TIANJIN?
The vessel has a length overall of 323 metres and a beam of 42.8 metres. These dimensions support its capacity as a container ship with 105,528 DWT.
What is the engine power of MSC TIANJIN?
The main engine is rated at 68,520 kW. This power output is used to drive the vessel's propulsion systems during transit.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 16 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 August 2026. All-time records show 69 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 17 January 2024.
What is the classification of MSC TIANJIN?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MSC TIANJIN been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and the North America East Coast. It has also been observed in the Gulf of Mexico and West Europe.
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