MSC SARA ELENA (IMO 9702261)
MSC SARA ELENA 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 300 metres. This vessel is configured for significant containerized cargo transport operations. MSC SARA ELENA is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the Malacca and Singapore Straits, and East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 255806499
- Call sign: CQEV8
- Gross tonnage: 96331
- Deadweight: 127447 t
- Length overall: 300 m
- Beam: 48.18 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/08/2026
- Registered owner: CONCEPT TREASURE LTD (China)
- Ship manager: CHINA INTERNATIONAL MARINE (China)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 51°30.2′N · 000°30.2′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 04:46 UTC
- Destination: London Gateway Port (GB LGP)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC SARA ELENA?
The vessel has a length overall of 300 metres and a beam of 48.18 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.9 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC SARA ELENA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 127,447 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 96,331.
Which classification society manages MSC SARA ELENA?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MSC SARA ELENA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in West Europe and East Asia. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and South China Sea.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC SARA ELENA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 17 August 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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