MSC VANDYA (IMO 9484467)
MSC VANDYA is a Container Ship built in 2012 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 182,073 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 143,521, and a length overall of 365.8 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for significant intercontinental cargo capacity. MSC VANDYA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, 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 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 February 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 373005000
- Call sign: 3FDW4
- Gross tonnage: 143521
- Deadweight: 182073 t
- Length overall: 365.8 m
- Beam: 48.44 m
- Home port: Panama
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/02/2026
- Registered owner: ABDIAS FINANCIAL INC (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 31°54.6′S · 032°16.0′E · Speed 17.9 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 11:53 UTC
- Destination: Gioia Tauro (IT GIT) · ETA 30 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC VANDYA?
The vessel has a length overall of 365.8 metres and a beam of 48.44 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 17.79 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC VANDYA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 182,073 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 143,521.
Which classification society manages MSC VANDYA?
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 MSC VANDYA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 February 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
Where has MSC VANDYA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been recorded near West Africa and the North American West Coast.
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