MSC PRELUDE V (IMO 9450325)
MSC PRELUDE V is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 66,727 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 47,855, and a length overall of 264.29 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC PRELUDE V is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under 4 different flag states and 2 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636022708
- Call sign: A8TL4
- Gross tonnage: 47855
- Deadweight: 66727 t
- Length overall: 264.29 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/05/2026
- Registered owner: HYPATIA OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 7°16.2′N · 078°51.6′E · Speed 13.6 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 15:34 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC PRELUDE V?
The vessel has a length overall of 264.29 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 14.5 metres.
Which shipyard built MSC PRELUDE V?
The vessel was built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. Okpo Shipyard. It was completed in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC PRELUDE V?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 66,727 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 47,855.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 May 2026. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What is the classification of MSC PRELUDE V?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its specific class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 IW LC RSCS.
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