MSC UNITED VIII – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
MSC UNITED VIII is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Cyprus (CY). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9302619. The recorded year of build is 2006.
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About MSC UNITED VIII
MSC UNITED VIII is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Cyprus (CY). Its recorded year of build is 2006. The vessel carries IMO number 9302619, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for MSC UNITED VIII include a length of 335.7 m, a beam of 42.87 m, gross tonnage of 90389, deadweight of 101411 t, container capacity of 8200 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Other. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC UNITED VIII include MMSI 210610000 and call sign 5BSL6. 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 UNITED 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
Engine & propulsion
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 | Belgium | BEANR | Detailed | 3 | No |
| 2026-04-26 | United States | Alabama | Initial | – | No |
| 2026-03-25 | China | Ningbo | Initial | 1 | No |
| 2026-01-31 | United States | Mobile | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-10-28 | United States | Houston | Initial | – | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has confirmed that one of its container ships was attacked on Tuesday while transiting the southern Red Sea.
A statement from the group confirmed earlier claims made by Yemen’s Houthi rebels that they had attacked 8,204-teu MSC United VIII (built 2006) at approximately 12:25 UTC.
The Liberia-flagged ship was en route from King Abdullah Port, Saudi Arabia to Karachi, Pakistan.
Reportedly lost three containers over board, in lat 34 42 46S, long 115 06 36E, SW coast of Western Australia, 26 Jun 2020. Subsequently, vessel continued passage. Three containers later were spotted drifting, roughly in a ship’s track.
Sales & demolitions
The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.
Seller → buyer: Bank of Communications Co Ltd
Reported price: USD 110.000 million
Note: NAVIOS UNITE + NAVIOS UTMOST sold enbloc by Bank of Communications (China) to undisclosed interests for approx. $220 million. Delivery scheduled for Q2 2022
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MSC UNITED VIII now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC UNITED VIII. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of MSC UNITED VIII?
The IMO number recorded for MSC UNITED VIII is 9302619. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of MSC UNITED VIII?
The currently recorded MMSI for MSC UNITED VIII is 210610000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is MSC UNITED VIII?
MSC UNITED VIII is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was MSC UNITED VIII built?
The recorded year built for MSC UNITED VIII is 2006.
How long is MSC UNITED VIII?
The recorded length of MSC UNITED VIII is 335.7 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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