VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9318046

MSC TOKYO – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC TOKYO is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9318046. The recorded year of build is 2006.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC TOKYO
IMO9318046
MMSI636020497
Call signA8IE8
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard A (Major)
Length334.08 m
Beam42.8 m
Gross tonnage91649
Deadweight100680 t
TEU8204
Year built2006

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About MSC TOKYO

MSC TOKYO is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2006. The vessel carries IMO number 9318046, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for MSC TOKYO include a length of 334.08 m, a beam of 42.8 m, gross tonnage of 91649, deadweight of 100680 t, container capacity of 8204 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 TOKYO include MMSI 636020497 and call sign A8IE8. 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 TOKYO 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: 2026-05-04
Technical Manager MSC Shipmanagement MSC Shipmanagement Ltd Cyprus Company classification: Commercial Manager Company website Data updated: 2021-12-08
Commercial Manager MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus Data updated: 2026-05-04

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation12K98MC
Engine builderHD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Engine designerMAN B&W
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output68640 kW
MCO RPM94

Classification & surveys

Classification societyDNV (DNV)
Special survey date2029-09-06
Dry dock date2027-09-29
IOPP certificate issued2024-09-29
IOPP certificate expires2029-09-06
Design draft14.5 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections14
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-04-30

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-04-30AustraliaFremantleFollow-up1No
2026-04-29AustraliaFremantle, WAInitial1No
2025-09-30United KingdomLondonInitial3No
2025-04-02AustraliaFremantleFollow-up4No
2025-04-02AustraliaFremantleFollow-up2No

Sales & demolitions

Recorded transactions1
Latest report2020-11-02
Latest typeEnbloc

The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.

2020-11-02Enbloc

Seller → buyer: ZEABORN Ship Management GmbH & Cie KG

Reported price: USD 28.500 million

Destination: Unknown

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage55388 NT
Design Draft14.5 m
Depth24.6 m
Length Overall (LOA)334 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)319 m
Design Deadweight100680 t
TEU Capacity8204
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC TOKYO now?

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

What is the IMO number of MSC TOKYO?

The IMO number recorded for MSC TOKYO is 9318046. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC TOKYO?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC TOKYO is 636020497. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC TOKYO?

MSC TOKYO is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MSC TOKYO built?

The recorded year built for MSC TOKYO is 2006.

How long is MSC TOKYO?

The recorded length of MSC TOKYO is 334.08 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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