MSC CLAUDE GIRARDET (IMO 9936628)
MSC CLAUDE GIRARDET 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 271,957 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 235,651, and a length overall of 399.99 metres. At this scale, it is a large-capacity container vessel designed for major international trade routes. MSC CLAUDE GIRARDET is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the South China Sea, and the Malacca Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 636022921
- Call sign: 5LLB7
- Gross tonnage: 235651
- Deadweight: 271957 t
- Length overall: 399.99 m
- Beam: 61.5 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/06/2026
- Registered owner: FORTUNE LILY SHIPPING LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 11°5.9′N · 110°36.1′E · Speed 17.8 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 04:16 UTC
- Destination: Hong Kong (HK HKG) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 23:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC CLAUDE GIRARDET?
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 this container ship?
MSC CLAUDE GIRARDET has a deadweight tonnage of 271,957 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 235,651.
Which classification society maintains MSC CLAUDE GIRARDET?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been spotted in West Africa, the South China Sea, and the Malacca Strait. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 June 2026. All-time records show 7 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
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