MSC DARIEN – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
MSC DARIEN is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Portugal (PT). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9243394. The recorded year of build is 2003.
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About MSC DARIEN
MSC DARIEN is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Portugal (PT). Its recorded year of build is 2003. The vessel carries IMO number 9243394, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for MSC DARIEN include a length of 322.97 m, a beam of 42.8 m, gross tonnage of 89097, deadweight of 105446 t, container capacity of 7731 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 DARIEN include MMSI 255803780 and call sign CQRP. 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 DARIEN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Peru | Callao | Initial | – | No |
| 2026-03-20 | South Korea | Busan | Initial | 1 | No |
| 2025-10-17 | Italy | Livorno | Detailed | – | No |
| 2025-06-11 | Italy | Gioia Tauro | Detailed | 6 | No |
| 2025-06-08 | Israel | Haifa | Detailed | 1 | No |
Sales & demolitions
The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.
Seller → buyer: Seamax Shipping LLC → Mediterranean Shipping Co SA (MSC)
Reported price: USD 60.000 million
Note: Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has acquired five more neo-panamax container ships from US tonnage provider Seamax Capital Management. The liner giant is buying the vessels from funds managed by Seamax in a deal worth at least $300m, according to market sources. They are the 8,463-teu Seamax New Haven (built 2005), 8,208-teu Seamax Fairfield (built 2006), 8,690-teu Seamax Greenwich (built 2004) and 8,383-teu Seamax Darien and Seamax Bridgeport (both built 2003). The average price of each vessel is reported to be around $60m, although that reflects the current charter rates with MSC through to 2024 and 2025, according to Braemar ACM Shipbroking.
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MSC DARIEN now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC DARIEN. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of MSC DARIEN?
The IMO number recorded for MSC DARIEN is 9243394. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of MSC DARIEN?
The currently recorded MMSI for MSC DARIEN is 255803780. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is MSC DARIEN?
MSC DARIEN is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was MSC DARIEN built?
The recorded year built for MSC DARIEN is 2003.
How long is MSC DARIEN?
The recorded length of MSC DARIEN is 322.97 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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