MSC SIMONA (IMO 9962615)
MSC SIMONA is a Container Ship built in 2024 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its second year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 202,562 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 155,084, and a length overall of 366 metres. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale containerized cargo transport. MSC SIMONA 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 Malacca and Singapore Straits, and across East and South East Asia. 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 8 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2024
- MMSI: 636024187
- Call sign: 5LRK5
- Gross tonnage: 155084
- Deadweight: 202562 t
- Length overall: 366 m
- Beam: 51 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 2024
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/05/2026
- Registered owner: XIANG H64 INTERNATIONAL SHIP (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 35°6.5′N · 007°15.6′W · Speed 14.8 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 12:42 UTC
- Destination: Nador (MA NDR) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC SIMONA?
The vessel has a length overall of 366 metres and a beam of 51 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 18.881 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC SIMONA?
The container ship has a deadweight tonnage of 202,562 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 155,084.
Which classification society manages MSC SIMONA?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MSC SIMONA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the South China Sea. It has also been active in the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC SIMONA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 May 2026. All-time records show 5 inspections since 2024 and no detentions.
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