MSC VEGA (IMO 9465265)
MSC VEGA is a Container Ship built in 2012 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 155,851 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 141,635, and a length overall of 366.46 metres. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale containerized cargo transport. MSC VEGA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 November 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 636015506
- Call sign: D5BE4
- Gross tonnage: 141635
- Deadweight: 155851 t
- Length overall: 366.46 m
- Beam: 48.2 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 43 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/08/2016, Xiamen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/11/2025
- Registered owner: CL MERCURY LTD (China)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 13°16.2′N · 071°30.2′E · Speed 12.1 kn · under way · received 21 September 2026 at 03:43 UTC
- Destination: Sohar (OM SOH) · ETA 28 September 2026 at 08:28 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC VEGA?
The vessel has a length overall of 366.46 metres and a beam of 48.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16.5 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC VEGA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 155,851 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 141,635.
Which classification society manages MSC VEGA?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with multiple technical notations.
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 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 November 2025. All-time records show 43 inspections since 2012 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 5 August 2016.
Where has MSC VEGA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa.
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