MSC CAROLE (IMO 9785445)
MSC CAROLE is a Container Ship built in 2021 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 141,467 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 113,697, and a length overall of 328.46 metres. This size and capacity characterize it as a large-scale container vessel for international trade. MSC CAROLE is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region, the South America West Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 636021012
- Call sign: 5LBU9
- Gross tonnage: 113697
- Deadweight: 141467 t
- Length overall: 328.46 m
- Beam: 48.2 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/06/2026
- Registered owner: HAIJIN NO 15 TIANJIN LEASING (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 23°12.6′S · 042°55.0′W · Speed 0.4 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 06:51 UTC
- Destination: Rio de Janeiro (BR RIO)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC CAROLE?
The vessel has a length overall of 328.46 metres and a beam of 48.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16.977 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC CAROLE?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 141,467 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 113,697.
Which classification society manages MSC CAROLE?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered with multiple notations including DG and BWM (D1) (D2).
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC CAROLE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2026. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
Where has MSC CAROLE been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the South America West Coast. It has also been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
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