MSC DOUALA VIII (IMO 9983695)
MSC DOUALA VIII is a Container Ship built in 2024 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its second year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 87,609, a gross tonnage of 75,448, and a length overall of 272 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC DOUALA 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 West Europe, West Africa, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. 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 9 March 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2024
- MMSI: 255915817
- Call sign: CQ2275
- Gross tonnage: 75448
- Deadweight: 87609 t
- Length overall: 272 m
- Beam: 43 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 2025
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/03/2026
- Registered owner: GLORIOUS TURQUOISE INC (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 38°56.2′N · 076°24.1′W · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 16 October 2026 at 02:05 UTC
- Destination: Baltimore (US BAL)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is MSC DOUALA VIII?
MSC DOUALA VIII is a Container Ship. It was built in 2024 and is currently in its second year of service.
What are the dimensions of MSC DOUALA VIII?
The vessel has a length overall of 272 metres and a beam of 43 metres. It possesses a gross tonnage of 75,448.
Which classification society maintains MSC DOUALA VIII?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 March 2026. All-time records show 5 inspections since 2025 and no detentions.
Where has MSC DOUALA VIII been recently observed?
The vessel has been tracked in West Europe, West Africa, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These observations cover its recent operational transit.
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