MSC SAO PAULO V – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
MSC SAO PAULO V is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9147071. The recorded year of build is 1998.
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About MSC SAO PAULO V
MSC SAO PAULO V is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 1998. The vessel carries IMO number 9147071, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for MSC SAO PAULO V include a length of 294.12 m, a beam of 32.2 m, gross tonnage of 53324, deadweight of 63537 t, container capacity of 4688 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard A (Major). These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC SAO PAULO V include MMSI 636016492 and call sign D5GL3. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.
Live tracking and data notes
The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for MSC SAO PAULO V through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.
Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.
Ownership & Management
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Germany | Bremerhaven | Detailed | 2 | No |
| 2025-04-07 | Italy | Napoli | Detailed | 6 | No |
| 2024-03-06 | Canada | Québec | Initial | – | No |
| 2024-03-06 | Canada | Quebec | Detailed | 9 | No |
| 2023-10-26 | United States | New York | Initial | – | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
On the late afternoon of June 23, 2026, an empty shipping container fell overboard from the MSC Sao Paulo V while the vessel was berthed at the Strom Quay in Bremerhaven, Germany.
Incident Details: During cargo operations, the locking mechanism on a container crane's spreader failed, causing the container to drop onto another unit before tipping over the side of the ship into the water.
Salvage & Safety: Although the container initially remained afloat, it eventually sank due to the strong current. It was subsequently secured and marked with a buoy by emergency crews. Authorities have ruled out environmental hazards and confirmed that there were no injuries and no damage to the vessel itself.
Investigation: The Bremen Water Police have launched an investigation into the technical failure of the crane's spreader mechanism. Salvage operations were scheduled for completion on June 25, 2026.
A fire erupted on the engine room while near the mouth of the Saguenay River, en route from Montreal to Sines, Portugal. The vessel was disabled and started drifting but tugs attended and prevented her from drifting. Fire was extinguished within an hour. No reports of injuries or pollution. No cargo damaged.
Sales & demolitions
The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.
Seller → buyer: Reederei Laeisz F. Schiffahrtsges GmbH
Reported price: USD 9.500 million
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MSC SAO PAULO V now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC SAO PAULO V. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of MSC SAO PAULO V?
The IMO number recorded for MSC SAO PAULO V is 9147071. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of MSC SAO PAULO V?
The currently recorded MMSI for MSC SAO PAULO V is 636016492. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is MSC SAO PAULO V?
MSC SAO PAULO V is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was MSC SAO PAULO V built?
The recorded year built for MSC SAO PAULO V is 1998.
How long is MSC SAO PAULO V?
The recorded length of MSC SAO PAULO V is 294.12 m.
Data & accuracy
Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.
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