VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 8918978

MSC SUEZ – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC SUEZ is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Panama (PA). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 8918978. The recorded year of build is 1993.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC SUEZ
IMO8918978
MMSI355289000
Call signHPMS
Flag🇵🇦Panama (PA)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo
Length237 m
Beam32.2 m
Gross tonnage37071
Deadweight47120 t
TEU2668
Year built1993

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About MSC SUEZ

MSC SUEZ is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Panama (PA). Its recorded year of build is 1993. The vessel carries IMO number 8918978, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for MSC SUEZ include a length of 237 m, a beam of 32.2 m, gross tonnage of 37071, deadweight of 47120 t, container capacity of 2668 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 SUEZ include MMSI 355289000 and call sign HPMS. 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 SUEZ 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

Operator MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus Data updated: 2025-01-21
Technical Manager MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus Data updated: 2025-01-21
Commercial Manager MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus Data updated: 2025-01-21

Classification & surveys

Special survey date2028-02-29
Dry dock date2028-02-29
IOPP certificate issued2023-02-24
IOPP certificate expires2028-02-29

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections5
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2025-07-28

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2025-07-28FranceLe HavreDetailed8No
2024-07-22SpainVigoDetailedNo
2023-10-02BelgiumAntwerpenInitial4No
2022-10-04BelgiumAntwerpenInitial1No
2021-09-10FranceLe HavreDetailedNo

Casualties & incidents

Recorded incidents2
Latest incident2024-08-19
Latest typeEngine Fault

The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.

2024-08-19Engine Fault

En route from Gijon, had a main engine breakdown at coordinates 43 33 52.6N, 009 53 40.9W, Spain. Towed along Ria de Vigo to Vigo by tugs Helechosa and Gonzalo S. The vessel berthed at Comercio dock and sailed on 23 Jul.

2007-02-21Fire

Reported an engine-room fire in 38 10S 140 35E, between Melbourne and Adelaide 21 Feb 2007. Extinguished same day. Proceeded for Adelaide 22 Feb. Arrived 25 Feb. Sailed 06 Mar. Ar Singapore 15 Mar.

Technical Specifications

TEU Capacity2668
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC SUEZ now?

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

What is the IMO number of MSC SUEZ?

The IMO number recorded for MSC SUEZ is 8918978. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC SUEZ?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC SUEZ is 355289000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC SUEZ?

MSC SUEZ is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MSC SUEZ built?

The recorded year built for MSC SUEZ is 1993.

How long is MSC SUEZ?

The recorded length of MSC SUEZ is 237 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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