MSC BARCELONA VI (IMO 9480186)
MSC BARCELONA 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 74,456 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 61,870, and a length overall of 270.28 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within global trade routes. MSC BARCELONA 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 Mediterranean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and along the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 October 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 636026911
- Call sign: D5BO7
- Gross tonnage: 61870
- Deadweight: 74456 t
- Length overall: 270.28 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/10/2026
- Registered owner: BERNEX 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: 39°15.2′N · 076°32.7′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 13:35 UTC
- Destination: Baltimore (US BAL)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC BARCELONA?
The vessel has a length overall of 270.28 metres and a beam of 40 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.5 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC BARCELONA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 74,456 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 61,870.
Which classification society manages MSC BARCELONA?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 October 2026. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Where has MSC BARCELONA been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been tracked near the North America East Coast and South Africa.
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