MSC LIDIA III (IMO 9383223)
MSC LIDIA 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 34,362 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 26,435. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC LIDIA is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and South East Asia. It has operated under 4 different flags and has been known by 6 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 12 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 636020500
- Call sign: D5ZM4
- Gross tonnage: 26435
- Deadweight: 34362 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 12/11/2024, Nelson (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/06/2026
- Registered owner: MAHIA SHIPPING LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 35°59.7′N · 120°11.8′E · Speed 10.2 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 17:13 UTC
- Destination: Qingdao (CN QIN)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is MSC LIDIA?
MSC LIDIA is a container ship. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the vessel's tonnage specifications?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 34,362 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 26,435.
Which classification society maintains MSC LIDIA?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 46 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 June 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2008 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 12 November 2024.
Where has MSC LIDIA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea Pacific regions.
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