MSC APOLLINE (IMO 9896983)
MSC APOLLINE is a Container Ship built in 2021 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 255,288 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 228,786, and a length overall of 399.769 metres. Given its significant dimensions and capacity, it is configured for large-scale containerized cargo transport. MSC APOLLINE is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and along the coasts of West Africa. 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 19 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 636020542
- Call sign: D5ZR3
- Gross tonnage: 228786
- Deadweight: 255288 t
- Length overall: 399.769 m
- Beam: 61 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/07/2026
- Registered owner: SPDBFL NO FIVE SHANGHAI SHIP (China)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 32°11.6′S · 037°52.5′W · Speed 13.3 kn · under way · received 27 September 2026 at 18:44 UTC
- Destination: Khor al Fakkan (AE KLF) · ETA 23 October 2026 at 05:35 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC APOLLINE?
The vessel has a length overall of 399.769 metres and a beam of 61 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 17.74 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC APOLLINE?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 255,288 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 228,786.
Which classification society maintains MSC APOLLINE?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MSC APOLLINE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and West Africa. These observations cover multiple recent trading periods.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 July 2026. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
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