MSC POLARIS – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
MSC POLARIS is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9074042. The recorded year of build is 1995.
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About MSC POLARIS
MSC POLARIS is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 1995. The vessel carries IMO number 9074042, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for MSC POLARIS include a length of 299.95 m, a beam of 37.1 m, gross tonnage of 60862, deadweight of 63014 t, container capacity of 4743 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard D (Recognizable). These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC POLARIS include MMSI 636016066 and call sign D5EF8. 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 POLARIS 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
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | South Korea | Busan | Initial | 2 | No |
| 2026-05-11 | Japan | Yokohama | Initial | 5 | No |
| 2025-12-26 | China | Shenzhen | Follow-up | 11 | No |
| 2025-11-12 | China | Shenzhen | Initial | 11 | No |
| 2025-06-01 | United Kingdom | Felixstowe | Detailed | 7 | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
Fire broke out onboard engine room while vessel in transit from Port Blair to the Straits. All but one crew onboard accounted for but no electricity or fresh water available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MSC POLARIS now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC POLARIS. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of MSC POLARIS?
The IMO number recorded for MSC POLARIS is 9074042. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of MSC POLARIS?
The currently recorded MMSI for MSC POLARIS is 636016066. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is MSC POLARIS?
MSC POLARIS is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was MSC POLARIS built?
The recorded year built for MSC POLARIS is 1995.
How long is MSC POLARIS?
The recorded length of MSC POLARIS is 299.95 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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