VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9238741

MSC MARGARITA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC MARGARITA is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9238741. The recorded year of build is 2002.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC MARGARITA
IMO9238741
MMSI636016429
Call signA8IX9
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard A (Major)
Length277.24 m
Beam40 m
Gross tonnage66500
Deadweight71135 t
TEU5514
Year built2002

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About MSC MARGARITA

MSC MARGARITA is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2002. The vessel carries IMO number 9238741, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for MSC MARGARITA include a length of 277.24 m, a beam of 40 m, gross tonnage of 66500, deadweight of 71135 t, container capacity of 5514 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 MARGARITA include MMSI 636016429 and call sign A8IX9. 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 MARGARITA 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

Operator Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Switzerland Data updated: 2024-04-01
Technical Manager MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus Data updated: 2024-04-01
Commercial Manager Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Switzerland Data updated: 2024-04-01

Classification & surveys

Special survey date2027-01-26
Dry dock date2027-01-26
IOPP certificate issued2024-08-27
IOPP certificate expires2027-01-26

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections15
Recorded detentions1
Latest inspection2026-02-07

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-02-07ChileValparaisoFollow-up3No
2026-02-02ChileValparaisoInitial3No
2026-02-02ChileValparaisoFollow-up9No
2025-11-20MexicoManzanilloInitial4No
2025-10-23ChinaNingboInitial3No

Sales & demolitions

Recorded transactions1
Latest report2014-03-03
Latest typeReported Sold

The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.

2014-03-03Reported Sold

Seller → buyer: Reederei Claus-Peter Offen Gmbh & Co KG → SFL Corporation

Reported price: USD 14.000 million

Note: TC to Mediterranean Shipping

Technical Specifications

TEU Capacity5514
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC MARGARITA now?

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

What is the IMO number of MSC MARGARITA?

The IMO number recorded for MSC MARGARITA is 9238741. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC MARGARITA?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC MARGARITA is 636016429. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC MARGARITA?

MSC MARGARITA is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MSC MARGARITA built?

The recorded year built for MSC MARGARITA is 2002.

How long is MSC MARGARITA?

The recorded length of MSC MARGARITA is 277.24 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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