VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9290488

MSC NIOVI VIII – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC NIOVI VIII is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9290488. The recorded year of build is 2005.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC NIOVI VIII
IMO9290488
MMSI636022795
Call sign5LKM6
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo
Length300.07 m
Beam42.8 m
Gross tonnage83011
Deadweight93570 t
TEU7471
Year built2005

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About MSC NIOVI VIII

MSC NIOVI VIII is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2005. The vessel carries IMO number 9290488, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for MSC NIOVI VIII include a length of 300.07 m, a beam of 42.8 m, gross tonnage of 83011, deadweight of 93570 t, container capacity of 7471 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 NIOVI VIII include MMSI 636022795 and call sign 5LKM6. 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 NIOVI 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 Unknown Unknown Company classification: Owner Data updated: 2024-10-14
Operator Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Switzerland Data updated: 2022-03-10
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: 2022-03-10

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation12K98MC-C
Engine builderHD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Engine designerMAN B&W
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output68490 kW
MCO RPM104

Classification & surveys

Classification societyBureau Veritas (BV)
Special survey date2029-03-29
Dry dock date2027-03-29
IOPP certificate issued2024-06-23
IOPP certificate expires2029-03-29
Design draft14.5 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections13
Recorded detentions2
Latest inspection2025-10-26

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2025-10-26United StatesNorth CharlestonInitialNo
2025-08-29MaltaMarsaxlokkDetailed2No
2025-08-06United StatesBaltimoreInitialNo
2025-02-10United StatesStaten IslandInitialNo
2024-10-18United StatesNew YorkInitial1No

Sales & demolitions

Recorded transactions1
Latest report2022-02-09
Latest typeEnbloc

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

2022-02-09Enbloc

Seller → buyer: Sinokor Merchant Marine Co Ltd → Mediterranean Shipping Co SA (MSC)

Note: BALTIC BRIDGE + BALTIC SOUTH + NORTH BRIDGE + SINGAPORE BRIDGE sold enbloc by Sinokor Merchant Marine to MSC for an aggregate price of $350 million.

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage48047 NT
Design Draft14.5 m
Depth24.6 m
Length Overall (LOA)300 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)286 m
Design Deadweight93570 t
TEU Capacity7471
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC NIOVI VIII now?

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

What is the IMO number of MSC NIOVI VIII?

The IMO number recorded for MSC NIOVI VIII is 9290488. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC NIOVI VIII?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC NIOVI VIII is 636022795. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC NIOVI VIII?

MSC NIOVI VIII is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MSC NIOVI VIII built?

The recorded year built for MSC NIOVI VIII is 2005.

How long is MSC NIOVI VIII?

The recorded length of MSC NIOVI VIII is 300.07 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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