VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9974541

MSC NIGERIA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC NIGERIA is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9974541. The recorded year of build is 2025.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC NIGERIA
IMO9974541
MMSI636024739
Call sign5LUA9
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard A (Major)
Year built2025

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About MSC NIGERIA

MSC NIGERIA is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2025. The vessel carries IMO number 9974541, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC NIGERIA include MMSI 636024739 and call sign 5LUA9. 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

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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: 2026-06-15
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: 2026-06-15

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation6G80ME-C10-GI-coEGR
Engine builderHD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Engine designerMAN B&W
Propulsion typeDF
Maximum continuous output24800 kW
MCO RPM72

Classification & surveys

Classification societyBureau Veritas (BV)
Special survey date2030-01-12
Dry dock date2028-01-12
IOPP certificate issued2025-01-13
IOPP certificate expires2030-01-12
Design draft15.8 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections5
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-06-15

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-06-15GermanyHamburgInitialNo
2025-12-24PeruCallaoInitialNo
2025-08-05ChileValparaisoFollow-up2No
2025-08-04ChileValparaisoInitial2No
2025-04-25United KingdomLondonDetailedNo

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage42700 NT
Design Draft15.8 m
Depth24.7 m
Length Overall (LOA)260 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)255.5 m
Design Deadweight97500 t
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC NIGERIA now?

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

What is the IMO number of MSC NIGERIA?

The IMO number recorded for MSC NIGERIA is 9974541. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC NIGERIA?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC NIGERIA is 636024739. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC NIGERIA?

MSC NIGERIA is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MSC NIGERIA built?

The recorded year built for MSC NIGERIA is 2025.

What flag does MSC NIGERIA sail under?

The vessel record currently lists the flag as Liberia (LR).

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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