MSC TARANTO – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
MSC TARANTO is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9475258. The recorded year of build is 2011.
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About MSC TARANTO
MSC TARANTO is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2011. The vessel carries IMO number 9475258, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for MSC TARANTO include a length of 365.81 m, a beam of 51.3 m, gross tonnage of 153115, deadweight of 166085 t, container capacity of 14000 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC TARANTO include MMSI 636092247 and call sign A8ZE4. 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 TARANTO 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
Engine & propulsion
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | China | Tianjin | Initial | 5 | No |
| 2025-07-09 | France | Le Havre | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-04-28 | United States | San Pedro | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-02-06 | China | Shenzhen | Initial | 3 | No |
| 2024-03-30 | Italy | Gioia Tauro | Initial | 2 | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
Lost five empty containers (two yellow, three red) overboard while sailing along the west coast between Mossel Bay and Stillbaai, South Africa, Efforts to locate and recover the containers are ongoing, with a navigational warning issued.
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MSC TARANTO now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC TARANTO. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of MSC TARANTO?
The IMO number recorded for MSC TARANTO is 9475258. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of MSC TARANTO?
The currently recorded MMSI for MSC TARANTO is 636092247. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is MSC TARANTO?
MSC TARANTO is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was MSC TARANTO built?
The recorded year built for MSC TARANTO is 2011.
How long is MSC TARANTO?
The recorded length of MSC TARANTO is 365.81 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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