VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9705005

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.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC CATERINA
IMO9705005
MMSI255806492
Call signCQEU9
Flag🇵🇹Portugal (PT)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard A (Major)
Length300 m
Beam48.23 m
Gross tonnage96333
Deadweight109581 t
TEU8800
Year built2015

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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

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 date2029-09-11
Dry dock date2027-08-04
IOPP certificate issued2024-05-20
IOPP certificate expires2029-09-11

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections17
Recorded detentions2
Latest inspection2026-06-08

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-06-08ItalyGenoaDetailed1No
2025-11-14ChinaZhoushanFollow-up5No
2025-11-12ChinaZhoushanInitial7Yes
2025-07-14United StatesSan PedroInitialNo
2025-04-30PanamaRodmanInitialNo

Casualties & incidents

Recorded incidents1
Latest incident2022-11-08
Latest typeFire

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

2022-11-08Fire

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

TEU Capacity8800
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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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.

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