MSC CARMELA (IMO 9968281)
MSC CARMELA 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 365.991 metres. This large-scale container vessel is designed for high-capacity international liner trades. MSC CARMELA is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in recent months across East Asia, South East Asia, the Malacca Strait, and North Europe. It has a history involving one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 March 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2025
- MMSI: 636024612
- Call sign: 5LTL3
- Gross tonnage: 155955
- Deadweight: 202060 t
- Length overall: 365.991 m
- Beam: 51 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 4 since 2025
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/03/2026
- Registered owner: AMALTHEA OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 49°37.3′N · 000°15.9′W · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 16 October 2026 at 08:34 UTC
- Destination: Le Havre (FR LEH)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC CARMELA?
The vessel has a length overall of 365.991 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 CARMELA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 202,060 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 155,955.
Which classification society manages MSC CARMELA?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with various notations including Gas fuelled LNG.
Where has MSC CARMELA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including East Asia, South East Asia, and the Malacca Strait. It has also been recorded in North Europe and West Africa.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 March 2026. All-time records show 4 inspections since 2025 and no detentions.
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