MSC VIOLA (IMO 9947172)
MSC VIOLA 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 202,060 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 155,955, and a length overall of 366 metres. At this scale, it is a large-capacity container vessel designed for major international trade routes.
MSC VIOLA 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, East Asia, South East Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea. 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 26 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2025
- MMSI: 636024513
- Call sign: 5LSY9
- Gross tonnage: 155955
- Deadweight: 202060 t
- Length overall: 366 m
- Beam: 51 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2025
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 26/08/2026
- Registered owner: OCEAN NING SHIPPING LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 22°34.1′N · 114°17.2′E · Speed 9.1 kn
- Destination: Yantian (CN YTN) · ETA 2026-10-09T00:58:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC VIOLA?
The vessel has a length overall of 366 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 VIOLA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 202,060 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 155,955.
Which classification society maintains MSC VIOLA?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MSC VIOLA been recently observed?
The vessel has been tracked in the Malacca Strait and throughout East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC VIOLA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 August 2026. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2025 and no detentions.
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