MSC ARCHIMIDIS VIII (IMO 9315379)
MSC ARCHIMIDIS 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 108,836 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 89,729. This capacity is characteristic of medium-to-large scale container vessels used in global liner services. MSC ARCHIMIDIS VIII is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, East Asia, and the Malacca Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 17 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 210623000
- Call sign: 5BVZ6
- Gross tonnage: 89729
- Deadweight: 108836 t
- Length overall: 318 m
- Beam: 43 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 68 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 02/07/2025, Ningbo (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/08/2026
- Registered owner: OSHUN OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 27°10.9′N · 086°50.6′W · Speed 12.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 18:58 UTC
- Destination: Tampa (US TPA) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 09:51 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC ARCHIMIDIS VIII?
MSC ARCHIMIDIS VIII is a Container Ship built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 108,836 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 89,729.
Which classification society manages MSC ARCHIMIDIS VIII?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including the Mediterranean Sea and the South China Sea. It has also been observed near the North America East Coast and West Europe.
What is the port-state control history of the vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 August 2026. All-time records show 68 inspections since 2006 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 2 July 2025.
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