MSC TESSA (IMO 9930038)
MSC TESSA is a Container Ship built in 2023 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its third year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 272,373 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 236,078, and a length overall of 399.99 metres. At this scale, it operates as a large-capacity container vessel designed for major international trade routes. MSC TESSA is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and 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 8 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 636022102
- Call sign: 5LHE8
- Gross tonnage: 236078
- Deadweight: 272373 t
- Length overall: 399.99 m
- Beam: 61.5 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 11 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/06/2026
- Registered owner: XIANG L7 HK INTERNATIONAL 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: 29°43.6′N · 123°13.3′E · Speed 9.6 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 14:48 UTC
- Destination: Ningbo-Zhoushan (NBO) (CN NBO)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC TESSA?
The vessel has a length overall of 399.99 metres and a beam of 61.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 18.388 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC TESSA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 272,373 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 236,078.
Which classification society manages MSC TESSA?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 June 2026. All-time records show 11 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
Where has MSC TESSA been recently observed?
The vessel has been spotted in several regions including East Asia, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Africa. It has also been active in South Africa and South East Asia.
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