VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9344708

MSC GENERAL IV – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC GENERAL IV is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9344708. The recorded year of build is 2008.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC GENERAL IV
IMO9344708
MMSI636022632
Call signA8MW8
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo
Length264.21 m
Beam32.2 m
Gross tonnage41835
Deadweight53870 t
TEU4319
Year built2008

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About MSC GENERAL IV

MSC GENERAL IV is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2008. The vessel carries IMO number 9344708, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for MSC GENERAL IV include a length of 264.21 m, a beam of 32.2 m, gross tonnage of 41835, deadweight of 53870 t, container capacity of 4319 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.

Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC GENERAL IV include MMSI 636022632 and call sign A8MW8. 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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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 Unknown Unknown Company classification: Owner Data updated: 2024-10-14
Operator Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Switzerland Data updated: 2023-01-21
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: 2023-01-21

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation8K90MC-C
Engine builderHD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Engine designerMAN B&W
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output37049 kW
MCO RPM104

Classification & surveys

Classification societyDNV (DNV)
Special survey date2028-01-25
Dry dock date2026-07-05
IOPP certificate issued2023-04-27
IOPP certificate expires2028-01-25
Design draft12.75 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections13
Recorded detentions1
Latest inspection2026-07-06

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-07-06South KoreaBusanInitial15No
2025-06-26JapanNagoya, AichiInitialNo
2025-06-26JapanNagoya, AichiFollow-up3No
2025-03-24ChinaXiamenInitial4No
2024-11-23ChinaShanghaiInitial3No

Sales & demolitions

Recorded transactions1
Latest report2023-01-17
Latest typeReported Sold

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

2023-01-17Reported Sold

Seller → buyer: CMA CGM SA The French Line → Mediterranean Shipping Co SA (MSC)

Reported price: USD 20.000 million

Note: Vessel sold as the 'NORTHERN GENERAL'

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage25488 NT
Design Draft12.75 m
Depth19.3 m
Length Overall (LOA)264.21 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)249.03 m
Design Deadweight53870 t
TEU Capacity4319
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC GENERAL IV now?

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

What is the IMO number of MSC GENERAL IV?

The IMO number recorded for MSC GENERAL IV is 9344708. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC GENERAL IV?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC GENERAL IV is 636022632. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC GENERAL IV?

MSC GENERAL IV is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MSC GENERAL IV built?

The recorded year built for MSC GENERAL IV is 2008.

How long is MSC GENERAL IV?

The recorded length of MSC GENERAL IV is 264.21 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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