MSC STRAIT II (IMO 9351218)
MSC STRAIT II is a Container Ship built in 2008 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 22,314 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 18,123. Based on these specifications, it is configured for regional containerized cargo transport. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the provided records. The vessel has been registered under three former names and has operated under eight different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 February 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 636025298
- Call sign: D5QU5
- Gross tonnage: 18123
- Deadweight: 22314 t
- Length overall: 176 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/05/2018, Genova (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/02/2026
- Registered owner: CARISSA OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: NSB GROUP (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 27°42.2′N · 015°16.8′W · Speed 11.7 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 02:25 UTC
- Destination: Nouakchott (MR NKC) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 08:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is MSC STRAIT II?
MSC STRAIT II is a container ship. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What is the capacity of MSC STRAIT II?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 22,314 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,123.
How many previous names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under three former names. It has also operated under eight different flag states during its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC STRAIT II?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 February 2026. All-time records show 57 inspections since 2008 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 11 May 2018.
How many times has the ownership of MSC STRAIT II changed?
The vessel has undergone 10 ownership changes. This reflects a significant history of transfers since its construction in 2008.
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