VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9618276

RUBY TOWER – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

RUBY TOWER is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9618276. The recorded year of build is 2013.

Vessel details

Vessel nameRUBY TOWER
IMO9618276
MMSI636025440
Call sign5LXL7
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard B
Length300.02 m
Beam48.34 m
Gross tonnage96375
Deadweight110652 t
TEU8800
Year built2013

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About RUBY TOWER

RUBY TOWER is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2013. The vessel carries IMO number 9618276, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for RUBY TOWER include a length of 300.02 m, a beam of 48.34 m, gross tonnage of 96375, deadweight of 110652 t, container capacity of 8800 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard B. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.

Operational identifiers currently recorded for RUBY TOWER include MMSI 636025440 and call sign 5LXL7. 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 RUBY TOWER 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: 2024-07-05
Technical Manager MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus Data updated: 2024-07-05
Commercial Manager Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Switzerland Data updated: 2024-07-05

Classification & surveys

Special survey date2030-09-10
Dry dock date2028-08-31
IOPP certificate issued2025-11-25
IOPP certificate expires2030-09-10

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections9
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-08-18

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-08-18ChinaShenzhenInitial14No
2026-06-01United StatesSector Los Angeles/Long BeachDetailedNo
2026-01-22United StatesWashingtonInitialNo
2025-09-23ChinaNingboInitial4No
2024-07-06ItalyNapoliInitialNo

Casualties & incidents

Recorded incidents1
Latest incident2026-01-26
Latest typeBeached/Grounded

The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.

2026-01-26Beached/Grounded

Ran aground while leaving the Port of Alabama’s Mobile Ship Channel on January 26. After losing steering, the vessel grounded near Gaillard Island, closing the channel to traffic. Tugboats and the U.S. Coast Guard assisted in refloating the ship, which is now operating under its own power but remains escorted by tugboats for safety.

Technical Specifications

TEU Capacity8800
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RUBY TOWER now?

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

What is the IMO number of RUBY TOWER?

The IMO number recorded for RUBY TOWER is 9618276. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of RUBY TOWER?

The currently recorded MMSI for RUBY TOWER is 636025440. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is RUBY TOWER?

RUBY TOWER is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was RUBY TOWER built?

The recorded year built for RUBY TOWER is 2013.

How long is RUBY TOWER?

The recorded length of RUBY TOWER is 300.02 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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