MSC BARBARA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
MSC BARBARA is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Panama (PA). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9226932. The recorded year of build is 2002.
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About MSC BARBARA
MSC BARBARA is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Panama (PA). Its recorded year of build is 2002. The vessel carries IMO number 9226932, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for MSC BARBARA include a length of 303.94 m, a beam of 40 m, gross tonnage of 73819, deadweight of 85820 t, container capacity of 6730 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard D (Recognizable). These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC BARBARA include MMSI 353775000 and call sign HODU. 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 BARBARA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Australia | Melbourne | Follow-up | 3 | No |
| 2025-12-03 | Australia | Melbourne | Follow-up | 5 | No |
| 2025-10-14 | South Korea | Busan | Initial | 3 | No |
| 2025-07-17 | Australia | Brisbane | Follow-up | 1 | No |
| 2025-07-16 | Australia | Brisbane | Initial | 7 | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
During the storm at the Port of Brisbane on November 24, 2025, the following vessels broke their moorings or were forced off their berths:
Viking Passama (car carrier): Pushed off its berth but remained under tug control.
Volans (container ship): Aft mooring lines parted, causing the stern to swing into the channel.
Wide India (container ship): Broke free and maneuvered upriver to avoid collision.
MSC Barbara (container ship): Drifted off its berth after mooring lines failed and subsequently grounded.
Ran aground while approaching Sao Joaqium terminal at Salvador port, Bahia, 16 Nov 2016. Refloated some seven hours later. Shifted to Salvador Anch 17 Nov. Arrived Suape 19 Nov and sailed same day.
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MSC BARBARA now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC BARBARA. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of MSC BARBARA?
The IMO number recorded for MSC BARBARA is 9226932. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of MSC BARBARA?
The currently recorded MMSI for MSC BARBARA is 353775000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is MSC BARBARA?
MSC BARBARA is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was MSC BARBARA built?
The recorded year built for MSC BARBARA is 2002.
How long is MSC BARBARA?
The recorded length of MSC BARBARA is 303.94 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.
Fleet & Vessel Type
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