MSC RANIA VIII (IMO 9309447)
MSC RANIA VIII is a Container Ship built in 2005 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 128,494 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 94,489, and a length overall of 331.99 metres. This vessel is configured for large-scale containerized cargo transport. MSC RANIA VIII is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and along the North America West Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 210646000
- Call sign: 5BWW6
- Gross tonnage: 94489
- Deadweight: 128494 t
- Length overall: 331.99 m
- Beam: 43.2 m
- Home port: Limassol
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 75 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 25/09/2014, Hong Kong Marine Department (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/09/2026
- Registered owner: PANACEA INTERNATIONAL SA (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 26°30.1′N · 078°48.2′W · Speed 6.2 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 19:56 UTC
- Destination: Savannah (US SAV) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 17:39 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC RANIA VIII?
The vessel has a length overall of 331.99 metres and a beam of 43.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16.174 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC RANIA VIII?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 128,494 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 94,489.
Which classification society manages MSC RANIA VIII?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MSC RANIA VIII been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and along the North America West Coast. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 30 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 September 2026. All-time records show 75 inspections since 2006 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 25 September 2014.
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