MSC SILVANA VIII (IMO 9309459)
MSC SILVANA VIII is a Container Ship built in 2006 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 128,560 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 94,489, and a length overall of 331.99 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale container transport vessels. MSC SILVANA VIII is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast, East Asia, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 212642000
- Call sign: 5BRU6
- Gross tonnage: 94489
- Deadweight: 128560 t
- Length overall: 331.99 m
- Beam: 43.2 m
- Home port: Limassol
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/09/2015, New York, New York (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/05/2026
- Registered owner: PROVISO CORP (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 30°17.3′N · 122°14.3′E · Speed 0.1 kn · received 14 July 2026 at 16:33 UTC
- Destination: Zhoushan (CN ZOS)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC SILVANA 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 cargo capacity of MSC SILVANA VIII?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 128,560 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 94,489.
Which classification society maintains MSC SILVANA VIII?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with multiple notations including ERS and NAV-O.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 15 May 2026. All-time records show 63 inspections since 2006 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 11 September 2015.
Where has MSC SILVANA VIII been operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the South America West Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
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