VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9337444

MSC UBERTY VIII – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC UBERTY VIII is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Cyprus (CY). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9337444. The recorded year of build is 2008.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC UBERTY VIII
IMO9337444
MMSI210653000
Call sign5BXB6
Flag🇨🇾Cyprus (CY)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard A (Major)
Length333.24 m
Beam42.8 m
Gross tonnage90507
Deadweight103614 t
TEU8626
Year built2008

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About MSC UBERTY VIII

MSC UBERTY VIII is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Cyprus (CY). Its recorded year of build is 2008. The vessel carries IMO number 9337444, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for MSC UBERTY VIII include a length of 333.24 m, a beam of 42.8 m, gross tonnage of 90507, deadweight of 103614 t, container capacity of 8626 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 UBERTY VIII include MMSI 210653000 and call sign 5BXB6. 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 UBERTY VIII 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 Albemarle Shipping Albemarle Shipping Ltd Isle Of Man Company classification: Owner
Operator Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Switzerland Data updated: 2022-12-14
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: 2022-12-14

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation12K98MC
Engine builderMitsui E&S
Engine designerMAN B&W
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output68666 kW
MCO RPM94

Classification & surveys

Classification societyAmerican Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Special survey date2028-05-07
Dry dock date2027-08-04
IOPP certificate issued2024-01-02
IOPP certificate expires2028-05-07
Design draft14.5 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections12
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-07-21

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-07-21ItalyLivornoInitialNo
2026-03-20PanamaRodmanInitialNo
2025-07-29PanamaRodmanInitialNo
2025-07-21United StatesBostonInitialNo
2024-11-30United StatesNew YorkInitialNo

Sales & demolitions

Recorded transactions1
Latest report2020-09-04
Latest typeReported Sold

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

2020-09-04Reported Sold

Seller → buyer: Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp

Reported price: USD 27.000 million

Note: Vessel renamed "YM UBERTY"

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage55413 NT
Design Draft14.5 m
Depth24.5 m
Length Overall (LOA)333.2 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)318.2 m
Design Deadweight103614 t
TEU Capacity8626
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC UBERTY VIII now?

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

What is the IMO number of MSC UBERTY VIII?

The IMO number recorded for MSC UBERTY VIII is 9337444. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC UBERTY VIII?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC UBERTY VIII is 210653000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC UBERTY VIII?

MSC UBERTY VIII is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MSC UBERTY VIII built?

The recorded year built for MSC UBERTY VIII is 2008.

How long is MSC UBERTY VIII?

The recorded length of MSC UBERTY VIII is 333.24 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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