MSC CAROLINA (IMO 9295397)
MSC CAROLINA is a Container Ship built in 2005 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 72,037 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 65,834, and a length overall of 275 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC CAROLINA is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico/North America East Coast regions, and South Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 371475000
- Call sign: 3ECV5
- Gross tonnage: 65834
- Deadweight: 72037 t
- Length overall: 275 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 67 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/03/2016, Sydney (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/05/2026
- Registered owner: COMPANIA NAVIERA LENKA SA (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 23°55.3′S · 046°20.9′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 13:32 UTC
- Destination: Santos (BR SSZ)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC CAROLINA?
MSC CAROLINA is a container ship built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the dimensions of MSC CAROLINA?
The vessel has a length overall of 275 metres and a beam of 40 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 65,834.
Which classification society maintains MSC CAROLINA?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 May 2026. All-time records show 67 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 March 2016.
Where has MSC CAROLINA been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the South America East Coast and South Africa. It has also operated in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico/North America East Coast regions.
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