MSC BASEL V (IMO 9360764)
MSC BASEL V is a Container Ship built in 2008 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 57,627 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 40,807, and a length overall of 260.89 metres. This size and capacity are typical for medium-sized container vessels engaged in regional and intercontinental liner trades. MSC BASEL V is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast, East Africa, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under four different names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 255806448
- Call sign: CQEP5
- Gross tonnage: 40807
- Deadweight: 57627 t
- Length overall: 260.89 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 56 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/07/2026
- Registered owner: DIRKI OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 31°54.5′N · 080°30.4′W · Speed 9.8 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 03:00 UTC
- Destination: Rio de Janeiro (BR RIO) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 01:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC BASEL V?
The vessel has a length overall of 260.89 metres and a beam of 32.25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.339 metres.
Who is the classification society for MSC BASEL V?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes BWM, SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19, ERS, IW, and NAV-O.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC BASEL V?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 57,627 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,807.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 20 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026. All-time records show 56 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
Where has MSC BASEL V been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast and East Africa. It has also been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico/South America East Coast regions.
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