MSC MICHELA (IMO 9720512)
MSC MICHELA 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. At this scale, it is a large-capacity container vessel designed for major international trade routes. MSC MICHELA is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, East/South/South East Asia, 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 no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 255805929
- Call sign: CQID5
- Gross tonnage: 95514
- Deadweight: 131034 t
- Length overall: 299.87 m
- Beam: 48.19 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/09/2026
- Registered owner: AMPLE POINTER LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 44°24.3′N · 008°55.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 14:04 UTC
- Destination: Genova (IT GOA)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC MICHELA?
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 MICHELA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 131,034 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 95,514.
Which classification society maintains MSC MICHELA?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MSC MICHELA been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the South America East Coast and West Africa. It has also been active in East Asia, South Asia, and South East Asia.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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