MSC VANESSA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
MSC VANESSA is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Panama (PA). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9251688. The recorded year of build is 2003.
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About MSC VANESSA
MSC VANESSA is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Panama (PA). Its recorded year of build is 2003. The vessel carries IMO number 9251688, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for MSC VANESSA include a length of 299.98 m, a beam of 40 m, gross tonnage of 75590, deadweight of 85844 t, container capacity of 6750 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard B. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC VANESSA include MMSI 356946000 and call sign HOWD. 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 VANESSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-20 | United States | Staten Island | Initial | 1 | No |
| 2025-08-04 | United States | Washington | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-07-31 | Canada | Halifax | Detailed | – | No |
| 2024-06-24 | United States | New York | Initial | – | No |
| 2023-12-06 | Australia | Melbourne, Vic | Follow-up | 1 | No |
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MSC VANESSA now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC VANESSA. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of MSC VANESSA?
The IMO number recorded for MSC VANESSA is 9251688. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of MSC VANESSA?
The currently recorded MMSI for MSC VANESSA is 356946000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is MSC VANESSA?
MSC VANESSA is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was MSC VANESSA built?
The recorded year built for MSC VANESSA is 2003.
How long is MSC VANESSA?
The recorded length of MSC VANESSA is 299.98 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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