MSC CATERINA (IMO 9705005)
MSC CATERINA 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 127,360 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 96,333, and a length overall of 300 metres. This capacity and dimension profile characterizes it as a large-scale container vessel for international trade. MSC CATERINA is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South America East Coast, and South Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 255806492
- Call sign: CQEU9
- Gross tonnage: 96333
- Deadweight: 127360 t
- Length overall: 300 m
- Beam: 48.2 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 12/11/2025, Zhoushan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/06/2026
- Registered owner: SUPER PRECISE LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 27°8.2′N · 015°32.5′W · Speed 19.4 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 21:27 UTC
- Destination: Suape Pt / Ipojuca (BR SUA) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC CATERINA?
The vessel has a length overall of 300 metres and a beam of 48.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.937 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC CATERINA?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 127,360 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 96,333.
Which classification society maintains MSC CATERINA?
MSC CATERINA is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel's current status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MSC CATERINA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and along the South America East Coast. It has also been recorded in South Africa.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 15 of them. The most recent inspection was on 8 June 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2015 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 12 November 2025.
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