MSC MICHELLE (IMO 9897016)
MSC MICHELLE 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. At this scale, it is a large-capacity container vessel designed for major international liner trades. MSC MICHELLE is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 636020599
- Call sign: D5ZY4
- Gross tonnage: 228786
- Deadweight: 255288 t
- Length overall: 399.769 m
- Beam: 61 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 11 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/06/2026
- Registered owner: MI-DAS LINE SA (Panama)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 10°35.3′N · 109°33.4′E · Speed 19.0 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 10:48 UTC
- Destination: Nansha Pt (CN NSA) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC MICHELLE?
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 MICHELLE?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 255,288 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 228,786.
Which classification society manages MSC MICHELLE?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2026. All-time records show 11 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
Where has MSC MICHELLE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Asia, and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in West Africa and South Africa.
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