MSC WEST V (IMO 9409041)
MSC WEST V is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 51,314 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 40,839, and a length overall of 261 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC WEST V is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the North America East Coast, and West Europe. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 February 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 212430000
- Call sign: 5BQU6
- Gross tonnage: 40839
- Deadweight: 51314 t
- Length overall: 261 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 64 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 12/03/2015, Long Beach, California (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/02/2026
- Registered owner: BRITTA OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 50°17.4′N · 005°53.5′W · Speed 7.9 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 00:28 UTC
- Destination: Liverpool (GB LIV) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 10:15 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC WEST V?
The vessel has a length overall of 261 metres and a beam of 32 metres. These dimensions are consistent with its classification as a container ship.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC WEST V?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 February 2026. All-time records show 64 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 12 March 2015.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
MSC WEST V is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The current status of the vessel's class is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the capacity of MSC WEST V?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 51,314 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,839.
Where has MSC WEST V been recently observed?
The vessel has recently been seen in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the North America East Coast. These areas represent its recent operational geographic footprint.
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