TC MESSENGER (IMO 9342798)
TC MESSENGER is a Container Ship built in 2007 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,597 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,549. This size class is typically utilized for regional feeder services and short-sea container transport. TC MESSENGER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the Malacca Strait, and throughout South East Asia. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 30 April 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 352003099
- Call sign: 3E5979
- Gross tonnage: 9549
- Deadweight: 12597 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 72 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 24/10/2024, Qingdao (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/04/2026
- Registered owner: MERCURY LINES CO LTD (Vietnam)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TAN CANG SHIPPING JSC (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 2°46.8′N · 101°6.1′E · Speed 15.0 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 17:13 UTC
- Destination: Yangon (MM RGN) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TC MESSENGER?
TC MESSENGER is a container ship built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for TC MESSENGER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,597 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,549.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has TC MESSENGER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and the Malacca Strait. It has also been active in South East Asia and South Asia.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 63 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 April 2026. All-time records show 72 inspections since 2008 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 24 October 2024.
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