MSC COTONOU VIII 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 87,609 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 75,448. This capacity is consistent with modern container vessel configurations used for global liner services. MSC COTONOU VIII is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and East Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names 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 28 September 2026.
MSC COTONOU VIII is a Container Ship built in 2024. It is currently in its second year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 87,609 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 75,448.
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been recorded in the East Africa and South Asia regions.
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 September 2026. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2024 and no detentions.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.