VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9248148

MSC PILAR VI – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC PILAR VI is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9248148. The recorded year of build is 2003.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC PILAR VI
IMO9248148
MMSI636023065
Call sign5LLT8
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard A (Major)
Length278.88 m
Beam40.3 m
Gross tonnage65918
Deadweight67979 t
TEU5752
Year built2003

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About MSC PILAR VI

MSC PILAR VI is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2003. The vessel carries IMO number 9248148, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for MSC PILAR VI include a length of 278.88 m, a beam of 40.3 m, gross tonnage of 65918, deadweight of 67979 t, container capacity of 5752 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 PILAR VI include MMSI 636023065 and call sign 5LLT8. 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 PILAR VI 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: 2023-09-11
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: 2023-09-11

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation10RTA96C
Engine builderHD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Engine designerSulzer
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output57200 kW
MCO RPM102

Classification & surveys

Classification societyDNV (DNV)
Special survey date2028-08-31
Dry dock date2027-01-24
IOPP certificate issued2024-01-24
IOPP certificate expires2028-05-31
Design draft14.02 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections10
Recorded detentions1
Latest inspection2026-08-11

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-08-11IsraelHaifaDetailed2No
2026-02-07United KingdomFelixstoweDetailed5No
2025-10-09United StatesNorth CharlestonInitialNo
2025-06-02United StatesMobileInitialNo
2025-02-05GermanyBremerhavenInitialNo

Sales & demolitions

Recorded transactions1
Latest report2023-04-25
Latest typeReported Sold

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

2023-04-25Reported Sold

Seller → buyer: Gebab Konzeptions und Emissions GmbH → Mediterranean Shipping Co SA (MSC)

Reported price: USD 22.500 million

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage36896 NT
Design Draft14.02 m
Depth24.1 m
Length Overall (LOA)278.88 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)265 m
Design Deadweight67979 t
TEU Capacity5752
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC PILAR VI now?

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

What is the IMO number of MSC PILAR VI?

The IMO number recorded for MSC PILAR VI is 9248148. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC PILAR VI?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC PILAR VI is 636023065. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC PILAR VI?

MSC PILAR VI is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MSC PILAR VI built?

The recorded year built for MSC PILAR VI is 2003.

How long is MSC PILAR VI?

The recorded length of MSC PILAR VI is 278.88 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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