VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9238777

MSC BAY IV – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC BAY IV is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9238777. The recorded year of build is 2003.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC BAY IV
IMO9238777
MMSI636015897
Call signD5DJ5
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo
Length260.05 m
Beam32.3 m
Gross tonnage39941
Deadweight50760 t
TEU4253
Year built2003

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About MSC BAY IV

MSC BAY IV is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2003. The vessel carries IMO number 9238777, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for MSC BAY IV include a length of 260.05 m, a beam of 32.3 m, gross tonnage of 39941, deadweight of 50760 t, container capacity of 4253 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 BAY IV include MMSI 636015897 and call sign D5DJ5. 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 BAY IV 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 Maersk A/S Denmark Data updated: 2023-10-16
Technical Manager ASM Maritime Netherlands Data updated: 2023-10-16
Commercial Manager ASM Maritime Netherlands Data updated: 2023-10-16

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation8K90MC-C
Engine builderDoosan Engine
Engine designerB&W
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output36515 kW
MCO RPM104

Classification & surveys

Special survey date2028-05-11
Dry dock date2026-08-14
IOPP certificate issued2024-07-18
IOPP certificate expires2028-05-11

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections13
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-07-17

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-07-17AustraliaFremantleInitial14No
2026-04-08AustraliaPort AdelaideInitialNo
2026-03-20Hong KongHong KongInitialNo
2025-10-08AustraliaFremantleInitial2No
2025-02-11PeruCallaoFollow-up1No

Sales & demolitions

Recorded transactions1
Latest report2021-04-01
Latest typeReported Sold

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

2021-04-01Reported Sold

Seller → buyer: Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte Ltd

Reported price: USD 28.000 million

Technical Specifications

TEU Capacity4253
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC BAY IV now?

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

What is the IMO number of MSC BAY IV?

The IMO number recorded for MSC BAY IV is 9238777. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC BAY IV?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC BAY IV is 636015897. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC BAY IV?

MSC BAY IV is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MSC BAY IV built?

The recorded year built for MSC BAY IV is 2003.

How long is MSC BAY IV?

The recorded length of MSC BAY IV is 260.05 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.