MSC GIOIA TAURO (IMO 9946738)
MSC GIOIA TAURO is a Container Ship built in 2025 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 1st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 202,181 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 155,955, and a length overall of 365.95 metres. At this scale, the vessel is a large-capacity container ship designed for major international trade routes. MSC GIOIA TAURO is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the waters off West Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2025
- MMSI: 636025012
- Call sign: 5LVJ6
- Gross tonnage: 155955
- Deadweight: 202181 t
- Length overall: 365.95 m
- Beam: 51 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 2025
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/09/2026
- Registered owner: SEA 197 LEASING CO 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: 5°54.3′N · 092°24.8′E · Speed 12.3 kn · under way · received 19 October 2026 at 21:53 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC GIOIA TAURO?
The vessel has a length overall of 365.95 metres and a beam of 51 metres. It is designed to operate with a maximum draught of 19 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC GIOIA TAURO?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 202,181 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 155,955.
Which shipyard built MSC GIOIA TAURO?
The vessel was built by Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited. It was completed in 2025 and is currently in its first year of service.
What is the classification of MSC GIOIA TAURO?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with notations for LNG fuel and shore power.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026. All-time records show 5 inspections since 2025 and no detentions.
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