MSC OSCAR (IMO 9703291)
MSC OSCAR is a Container Ship built in 2014 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 221,517 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 192,237. Given its significant deadweight and gross tonnage, it is a large-scale container vessel designed for major international trade routes. MSC OSCAR is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Malacca and Singapore Straits, and along the coasts of East and West Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 355906000
- Call sign: 3FBT7
- Gross tonnage: 192237
- Deadweight: 221517 t
- Length overall: 396 m
- Beam: 59 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 16/08/2024, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/08/2026
- Registered owner: XIANGTIAN INTERNATIONAL SHIP (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 6°34.3′N · 077°24.8′E · Speed 10.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 13:25 UTC
- Destination: Tekirdag (TEK) (TR TEK) · ETA 22 October 2026 at 09:11 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC OSCAR?
MSC OSCAR is a Container Ship built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MSC OSCAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 221,517 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 192,237.
Which classification society manages MSC OSCAR?
The vessel is classed by the China Classification Society. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MSC OSCAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including East Asia and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has also been observed near East Africa, South Africa, and West Africa.
What is the port-state control history of MSC OSCAR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 22 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2015 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 16 August 2024.
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