MSC ERICA (IMO 9755191)
MSC ERICA is a Container Ship built in 2016 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 222,676 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 194,308. Given its significant deadweight and gross tonnage, it is a large-scale container vessel designed for major international liner trades. MSC ERICA is classed by China Classification Society, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in South Asia, East Asia, and the Malacca, Singapore, and South China Sea straits. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 636017726
- Call sign: D5ML4
- Gross tonnage: 194308
- Deadweight: 222676 t
- Length overall: 398 m
- Beam: 59 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/08/2026
- Registered owner: LONGYANG INTERNATIONAL SHIP (China)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 4°39.9′N · 004°0.1′W · Speed 4.2 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 20:07 UTC
- Destination: Abidjan (CI ABJ) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 00:53 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC ERICA?
MSC ERICA is a container ship built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MSC ERICA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 222,676 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 194,308.
Which classification society manages MSC ERICA?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MSC ERICA been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia and East Asia. It has also been active in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and South China Sea.
What is the port-state control record for MSC ERICA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 August 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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