MSC SURABAYA VIII (IMO 9330068)
MSC SURABAYA 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 130,937 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 94,322, and a length overall of 332.58 metres. At this scale, the vessel is configured for significant containerized cargo transport operations. MSC SURABAYA VIII is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, South Asia, and West Europe over recent periods. It has a history involving 5 former names and 5 former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 15 January 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 210649000
- Call sign: 5BXC6
- Gross tonnage: 94322
- Deadweight: 130937 t
- Length overall: 332.58 m
- Beam: 43.2 m
- Home port: Limassol
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 61 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 16/11/2025, Ningbo (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/01/2026
- Registered owner: ASTERODIA OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 0°30.7′N · 074°46.2′E · Speed 17.7 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 16:10 UTC
- Destination: Port Louis (MU PLU) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 06:52 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC SURABAYA VIII?
The vessel has a length overall of 332.58 metres and a beam of 43.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16.288 metres.
Which shipyard built MSC SURABAYA VIII?
The vessel was built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. Okpo Shipyard in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
MSC SURABAYA VIII has a deadweight tonnage of 130,937 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 94,322.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 15 January 2026. All-time records show 61 inspections since 2007 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 16 November 2025.
What is the classification of MSC SURABAYA VIII?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
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