MSC CHLOE (IMO 9720483)
MSC CHLOE is a Container Ship built in 2016 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 131,034 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 95,514, and a length overall of 299.87 metres. This size and capacity characterize it as a significant unit within the global container shipping trade. MSC CHLOE is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in South Africa, the East African coast, and the East Coast of South America. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 255805855
- Call sign: CQZB
- Gross tonnage: 95514
- Deadweight: 131034 t
- Length overall: 299.87 m
- Beam: 48.19 m
- Home port: Madeira
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/09/2026
- Registered owner: XINNIAN INTERNATIONAL SHIP (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 0°33.5′S · 003°35.3′E · Speed 17.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 20:11 UTC
- Destination: Vung Tau (VN VTU) · ETA 3 November 2026 at 16:45 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC CHLOE?
The vessel has a length overall of 299.87 metres and a beam of 48.19 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16.147 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC CHLOE?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 131,034 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 95,514.
Which classification society manages MSC CHLOE?
MSC CHLOE is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel's current status is listed as Delivered with several specific notations including BWM (D2) and DG.
Where has MSC CHLOE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa and the East African coast. It has also been recorded near the East Coast of South America.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC CHLOE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 13 September 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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