MSC CHINA (IMO 9936642)
MSC CHINA 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 272,131 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 235,651, and a length overall of 399.54 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for high-capacity international liner services. MSC CHINA 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 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 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 636023087
- Call sign: 5LLW7
- Gross tonnage: 235651
- Deadweight: 272131 t
- Length overall: 399.54 m
- Beam: 61.5 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 9 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/07/2026
- Registered owner: FORTUNE OSMANTHUS SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 36°7.1′N · 004°18.6′W · Speed 11.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 20:31 UTC
- Destination: Valencia (ES VLC) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC CHINA?
The vessel has a length overall of 399.54 metres and a beam of 61.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 18.388 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC CHINA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 272,131 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 235,651.
Which classification society manages MSC CHINA?
MSC CHINA is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel's current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MSC CHINA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been tracked in East Asia and South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC CHINA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 July 2026. All-time records show 9 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
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