VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9936642

MSC CHINA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC CHINA is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9936642. The recorded year of build is 2023.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC CHINA
IMO9936642
MMSI636023087
Call sign5LLW7
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard A (Major)
Length399.99 m
Beam61.54 m
Gross tonnage230757
Deadweight233000 t
Year built2023

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About MSC CHINA

MSC CHINA is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2023. The vessel carries IMO number 9936642, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for MSC CHINA include a length of 399.99 m, a beam of 61.54 m, gross tonnage of 230757, deadweight of 233000 t. 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 CHINA include MMSI 636023087 and call sign 5LLW7. 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 CHINA 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

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: 2026-07-27
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: 2026-07-27

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation11X92
Engine builderWIN GD
Engine designerWIN GD
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output60800 kW
MCO RPM80

Classification & surveys

Classification societyDNV (DNV)
Special survey date2028-10-09
Dry dock date2026-10-09
Design draft17 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections8
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-07-27

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-07-27Hong KongHong KongInitialNo
2025-12-17ChinaShenzhenFollow-up5No
2025-12-09ChinaShenzhenInitial4No
2025-08-12ChinaNingboInitial2No
2025-02-23FranceLe HavreDetailedNo

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage113524 NT
Design Draft17 m
Depth33.2 m
Length Overall (LOA)399.5 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)391.9 m
Design Deadweight240923 t
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC CHINA now?

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

What is the IMO number of MSC CHINA?

The IMO number recorded for MSC CHINA is 9936642. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC CHINA?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC CHINA is 636023087. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC CHINA?

MSC CHINA is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MSC CHINA built?

The recorded year built for MSC CHINA is 2023.

How long is MSC CHINA?

The recorded length of MSC CHINA is 399.99 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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