MSC BUSAN VIII (IMO 9289087)
MSC BUSAN VIII is a Container Ship built in 2005 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 125,943 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 91,023, and a length overall of 324.86 metres. This vessel is configured for large-scale containerized cargo transport. MSC BUSAN VIII is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South China Sea, and the Malacca Strait. It has previously operated under five different flag states and two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 255806362
- Call sign: CQEE7
- Gross tonnage: 91023
- Deadweight: 125943 t
- Length overall: 324.86 m
- Beam: 42.8 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/07/2026
- Registered owner: AEOLIA OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 30°8.9′S · 012°44.9′E · Speed 20.0 kn · under way · received 5 October 2026 at 08:23 UTC
- Destination: Rio de Janeiro (BR RIO) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 20:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC BUSAN VIII?
The vessel has a length overall of 324.86 metres and a beam of 42.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16.287 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC BUSAN VIII?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 125,943 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 91,023.
Which company classes MSC BUSAN VIII?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL). This classification society is a recognized member of the IACS.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 July 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
Where has MSC BUSAN VIII been recently seen?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It also operates within the Malacca Strait and South East Asian waters.
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