MSC CATERINA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
MSC CATERINA is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Portugal (PT). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9705005. The recorded year of build is 2015.
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About MSC CATERINA
MSC CATERINA is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Portugal (PT). Its recorded year of build is 2015. The vessel carries IMO number 9705005, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for MSC CATERINA include a length of 300 m, a beam of 48.23 m, gross tonnage of 96333, deadweight of 109581 t, container capacity of 8800 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 CATERINA include MMSI 255806492 and call sign CQEU9. 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 CATERINA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | Italy | Genoa | Detailed | 1 | No |
| 2025-11-14 | China | Zhoushan | Follow-up | 5 | No |
| 2025-11-12 | China | Zhoushan | Initial | 7 | Yes |
| 2025-07-14 | United States | San Pedro | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-04-30 | Panama | Rodman | Initial | – | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
Vessel had fire in funnel and dropped anchor off coast of Breskens, Netherlands. Vessel sailed Breskens on 11 November and berthed at MSC-PSA in Antwerp for cargo operations ahead of required repairs.
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MSC CATERINA now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC CATERINA. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of MSC CATERINA?
The IMO number recorded for MSC CATERINA is 9705005. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of MSC CATERINA?
The currently recorded MMSI for MSC CATERINA is 255806492. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is MSC CATERINA?
MSC CATERINA is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was MSC CATERINA built?
The recorded year built for MSC CATERINA is 2015.
How long is MSC CATERINA?
The recorded length of MSC CATERINA is 300 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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