MSC ALICANTE VI (IMO 9480174)
MSC ALICANTE is a Container Ship built in 2011 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 74,477 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 61,870, and a length overall of 270.33 metres. This size and configuration are typical for medium-to-large scale containerized cargo operations. MSC ALICANTE is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 255917293
- Call sign: CQ2922
- Gross tonnage: 61870
- Deadweight: 74477 t
- Length overall: 270.33 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Home port: Madeira
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 50 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/07/2026
- Registered owner: BELLEVAUX OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: CPO Containerschiffreederei (GmbH & Co.) KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 4°25.5′S · 081°4.5′E · Speed 16.8 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 17:13 UTC
- Destination: Ningbo-Zhoushan (NBO) (CN NBO) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 06:53 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC ALICANTE?
MSC ALICANTE is a Container Ship built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MSC ALICANTE?
The vessel has a length overall of 270.33 metres and a beam of 39.99 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.5 metres.
Which classification society manages MSC ALICANTE?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 15 of them. The most recent inspection was on 13 July 2026. All-time records show 50 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
What is the deadweight tonnage of MSC ALICANTE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 74,477 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 61,870.
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