MSC RIKKU (IMO 9393319)
MSC RIKKU is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 123,281, a gross tonnage of 94,511, and a length overall of 339.6 metres. This scale of container vessel is designed for significant intercontinental cargo capacity. MSC RIKKU is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, East Asia, and the North America East Coast. It has operated under three former names and three previous flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 255803450
- Call sign: CQRB
- Gross tonnage: 94511
- Deadweight: 123281 t
- Length overall: 339.6 m
- Beam: 45.6 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 28/04/2013, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/05/2026
- Registered owner: MELITE OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 2°54.7′N · 105°10.7′E · Speed 10.7 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 13:59 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 22 October 2026 at 01:52 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC RIKKU?
The vessel has a length overall of 339.6 metres and a beam of 45.6 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16.396 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC RIKKU?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 123,281 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 94,511.
Which classification society manages MSC RIKKU?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes Container carrier CSA(2) E0 NAUTICUS(Newbuilding) ER(EGCS Hybrid).
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2026. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 28 April 2013.
Where has MSC RIKKU been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and the North America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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