VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9974565

MSC BENIN – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC BENIN is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9974565.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC BENIN
IMO9974565
MMSI636025252
Call sign5LWN7
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard D (Recognizable)

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About MSC BENIN

MSC BENIN is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). The vessel carries IMO number 9974565, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC BENIN include MMSI 636025252 and call sign 5LWN7. 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

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Ownership & Management

Beneficial Owner Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Mediterranean Shipping Co SA (MSC) Switzerland Company classification: Owner Company website Data updated: 2023-02-28
Operator Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Switzerland Data updated: 2025-06-08
Technical Manager MSC Shipmanagement MSC Shipmanagement Ltd Cyprus Company classification: Commercial Manager Company website Data updated: 2021-12-08
Commercial Manager Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Switzerland Data updated: 2025-06-08

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation6G80ME-C10-GI-coEGR
Engine builderHD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Engine designerMAN B&W
Propulsion typeDF
Maximum continuous output24800 kW
MCO RPM72

Classification & surveys

Classification societyBureau Veritas (BV)
Design draft15.8 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections2
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2025-08-12

The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2025-08-12MaltaMarsaxlokkDetailedNo
2025-07-23PanamaRodmanInitialNo

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage43346 NT
Design Draft15.8 m
Depth24.7 m
Length Overall (LOA)260 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)255.5 m
Design Deadweight101456 t
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC BENIN now?

The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC BENIN. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.

What is the IMO number of MSC BENIN?

The IMO number recorded for MSC BENIN is 9974565. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC BENIN?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC BENIN is 636025252. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC BENIN?

MSC BENIN is recorded as a Container Ship.

What flag does MSC BENIN sail under?

The vessel record currently lists the flag as Liberia (LR).

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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