MSC ORION (IMO 9857157)
MSC ORION is a Container Ship built in 2020 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 158,097 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 149,525. This capacity indicates a large-scale container vessel designed for significant intercontinental cargo volumes. MSC ORION is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 255806339
- Call sign: CQEB8
- Gross tonnage: 149525
- Deadweight: 158097 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/09/2026
- Registered owner: LS-LBR 12 CO LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 57°13.9′N · 011°37.1′E · Speed 15.3 kn · constrained by draught · received 12 October 2026 at 03:39 UTC
- Destination: Antwerp (BE ANR) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 12:10 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC ORION?
MSC ORION is a container ship built in 2020. It is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MSC ORION?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 158,097 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 149,525.
Which classification society manages MSC ORION?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the IACS.
Where has MSC ORION been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and the North America West Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC ORION?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 September 2026. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
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