MSC VITA (IMO 9702089)
MSC VITA is a Container Ship built in 2015 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 127,447 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 96,331, and a length overall of 299.89 metres. This vessel is configured for significant containerized cargo transport operations. MSC VITA is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in various regions including the Malacca Strait, South China Sea, and West Europe. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 April 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 255806493
- Call sign: CQEV2
- Gross tonnage: 96331
- Deadweight: 127447 t
- Length overall: 299.89 m
- Beam: 48.2 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/04/2026
- Registered owner: CHOSEN PARTNER INVESTMENTS LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 51°19.7′N · 004°16.3′E · Speed 4.2 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 06:19 UTC
- Destination: Antwerp (BE ANR)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC VITA?
The vessel has a length overall of 299.89 metres and a beam of 48.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.9 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC VITA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 127,447 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 96,331.
Which shipyard built MSC VITA?
The vessel was built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. It was completed in 2015 and is currently in its 11th year of service.
What is the classification of MSC VITA?
MSC VITA is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel's current status is listed as Delivered with multiple specialized notations.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 25 April 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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