MSC RICHIKA F (IMO 9386988)
MSC RICHIKA F 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 19,497 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 15,633, and a length overall of 161.09 metres. This size profile is typical for regional container transport operations. MSC RICHIKA F is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and West Europe over recent periods. It has been registered under five former names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 255915877
- Call sign: CQ2335
- Gross tonnage: 15633
- Deadweight: 19497 t
- Length overall: 161.09 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Home port: Madeira
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 03/02/2024, Sydney (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/07/2026
- Registered owner: ELZA OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 43°11.1′N · 008°16.8′E · Speed 11.5 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 21:42 UTC
- Destination: Livorno (IT LIV) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 08:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC RICHIKA F?
The vessel has a length overall of 161.09 metres and a beam of 25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.636 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC RICHIKA F?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 19,497 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 15,633.
Which shipyard built MSC RICHIKA F?
The vessel was constructed by Shandong Province Weihai Shipyard. It was completed in 2008 and is now in its 18th year of service.
What is the classification of MSC RICHIKA F?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The current class notation includes Container ship BWM-F and SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 22 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 3 February 2024.
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