MSC AMELIA (IMO 9896995)
MSC AMELIA 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 DWT and dimensions, it is a large-scale container vessel designed for major international liner services. MSC AMELIA is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 636020543
- Call sign: D5ZR4
- 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: 17/06/2026
- Registered owner: SPDBFL NO NINE SHANGHAI SHIP (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 22°44.3′N · 069°42.0′E · Speed 0.1 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 19:01 UTC
- Destination: Mundra (IN MUN)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC AMELIA?
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 AMELIA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 255,288 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 228,786.
Which classification society manages MSC AMELIA?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MSC AMELIA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South China Sea and the Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca Strait.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC AMELIA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2026. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
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