MSC TARANTO (IMO 9475258)
MSC TARANTO is a Container Ship built in 2011 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 190,668 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 153,115, and a length overall of 365.81 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for significant capacity in international liner trades. MSC TARANTO is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South East Asia, and North Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 636092247
- Call sign: A8ZE4
- Gross tonnage: 153115
- Deadweight: 190668 t
- Length overall: 365.81 m
- Beam: 51.2 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/06/2026
- Registered owner: CPO PALERMO OFFEN REEDEREI (Germany)
- Ship manager: CLAUS-PETER OFFEN REEDEREI (Germany)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: CPO CONTAINERSCHIFFREEDEREI (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 35°0.3′N · 128°48.1′E · Speed 12.1 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 09:59 UTC
- Destination: Busan (PUS) (KR PUS) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC TARANTO?
The vessel has a length overall of 365.81 metres and a beam of 51.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 17.5 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC TARANTO?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 190,668 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 153,115.
Which classification society manages MSC TARANTO?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with multiple notations including BWM and DG.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2026. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Where has MSC TARANTO been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait, South East Asia, and North Europe. It also frequently operates within the Singapore Strait.
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