MSC RIFAYA (IMO 9767388)
MSC RIFAYA is a Container Ship built in 2017 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 221,354 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 193,489. Given its significant deadweight and gross tonnage, it is configured for large-scale containerized cargo transport. MSC RIFAYA 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 Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 April 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 636017685
- Call sign: D5MF9
- Gross tonnage: 193489
- Deadweight: 221354 t
- Length overall: 399.997 m
- Beam: 58.808 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 29/04/2026
- Registered owner: TITAN BOX SHIPPING CO LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 5°36.9′N · 000°0.4′W · Speed 13.8 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 15:17 UTC
- Destination: Tema (GH TEM)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC RIFAYA?
MSC RIFAYA is a container ship built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MSC RIFAYA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 221,354 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 193,489.
Which classification society maintains MSC RIFAYA?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MSC RIFAYA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and the Malacca Strait. It has also been observed operating in the South China Sea.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC RIFAYA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 19 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 April 2026. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
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