MSC LUANDA VIII (IMO 9301471)
MSC LUANDA VIII is a Container Ship built in 2006 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 102,756 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 89,941, and a length overall of 334 metres. This vessel is configured for significant containerized cargo transport operations. MSC LUANDA VIII is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the North America East Coast and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under six different names and six different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 636024876
- Call sign: 5LUS5
- Gross tonnage: 89941
- Deadweight: 102756 t
- Length overall: 334 m
- Beam: 44 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/06/2026
- Registered owner: DEIRDRE OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 35°57.4′N · 006°35.0′W · Speed 16.1 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 20:35 UTC
- Destination: New York (US NYC) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC LUANDA VIII?
MSC LUANDA VIII is a Container Ship built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MSC LUANDA VIII?
The vessel has a length overall of 334 metres and a beam of 44 metres. These dimensions support its capacity of 102,756 deadweight tonnes.
Which classification society manages MSC LUANDA VIII?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
What is the flag history of MSC LUANDA VIII?
The vessel currently flies the Liberian flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 6 different flag states.
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