MSC CANDIDA (IMO 9946714)
MSC CANDIDA 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 204,347 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 155,492, and a length overall of 365.91 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for high-capacity international liner services. MSC CANDIDA is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the South America West Coast, and the North America West Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 636023267
- Call sign: 5LMV9
- Gross tonnage: 155492
- Deadweight: 204347 t
- Length overall: 365.91 m
- Beam: 51 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/08/2026
- Registered owner: MINSHENG ZHIHAO TIANJIN (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 22°3.5′N · 114°31.2′E · Speed 1.5 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 07:21 UTC
- Destination: Hong Kong (HK HKG) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 03:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC CANDIDA?
The vessel has a length overall of 365.91 metres and a beam of 51 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 19 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC CANDIDA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 204,347 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 155,492.
Which classification society manages MSC CANDIDA?
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 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026. All-time records show 12 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
Where has MSC CANDIDA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the South America West Coast. It has also been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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