MSC SOFIA CELESTE 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 299.95 metres. This capacity and dimension profile is characteristic of large-scale container transport operations. MSC SOFIA CELESTE is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the East Asia, South East Asia, and North America East Coast regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 May 2026.
The vessel has a length overall of 299.95 metres and a beam of 48.19 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.9 metres.
MSC SOFIA CELESTE is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The current class status is listed as Delivered.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 127,447 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 96,331.
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 23 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 May 2026. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
The vessel has been observed in several regions including East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the North America East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
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