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Vessel

MSC ANS

IMO 9282261
CargoBuilt 2004Active
54,304
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
68,599
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
4,900
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2004
Year built

Live position & voyage

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Shipments over time

bills of lading per month

Particulars

IMO
9282261
MMSI
353873000
Call sign
H3MH
Flag
PA
Type
Container Ship
Length (LOA)
294.1 m
Beam
32.31 m
Home port
PANAMA

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Operator
Mediterranean Shipping (MSC)· Switzerland
Technical manager
MSC Shipmanagement
Class society
DNV
Design DWT
68,599 t
Flag
Panama
Built
2004

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    MSC ANS had a complete failure of its bow thruster and breakage of a fairlead wh
  4. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
22 Jun 2027
Special survey
31 Jul 2029
IOPP issued
13 Nov 2024
IOPP expires
31 Jul 2029

Top importers served

importers this vessel carried for

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
29 Apr 2026San AntonioNo21 02112 STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS (Hull - Corrosion) (27.04.2026) No 2 18416 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Mooring Ropes/Lines And Wires) (27.04.2026) No
28 Apr 2026San AntonioNo61 02112 STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS (Hull - Corrosion) (27.04.2026) No 2 03102 WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Freeboard Marks) (27.04.2026) No 3 18416 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Mooring Ropes/Lines And Wires) (27.04.2026) No 4 04114 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator) (27.04.2026) No 5 13103 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Gauges,Thermometers, Etc) (27.04.2026) No 6 07106 FIRE SAFETY (Fire Detection And Alarm System) (27.04.2026) No
27 Apr 2026San AntonioNo61 02112 STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS (Hull - Corrosion) No 2 03102 WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Freeboard Marks) No 3 18416 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Mooring Ropes/Lines And Wires) No 4 04114 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator) No 5 13103 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Gauges,Thermometers, Etc) No 6 07106 FIRE SAFETY (Fire Detection And Alarm System) No
10 Nov 2025IquiqueNo1CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - SHIP CERTIFICATES (Cargo Ship Safety Construction (Including Exempt.)) (07.11.2025)
07 Nov 2025IquiqueNo1CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - SHIP CERTIFICATES (Cargo Ship Safety Construction (Including Exempt.))
08 May 2025LewesNo0
26 Dec 2024HoustonNo0
08 Jun 2024PhiladelphiaNo0
07 May 2024AliagaNo0
08 Apr 2024SinesNo318414, Protection Machines/Parts, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required,10109, Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signals, Safety Of Navigation, 1086, Not Properly Maintained,13101, Propulsion Main Engine, Propulsi
19 May 2023Boston, MassachusettsNo0
15 Apr 2023RotterdamNo310109, Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signals, Safety Of Navigation, 1086, Not Properly Maintained, 10109, Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signals, Safety Of Navigation, 1011, Not As Required, 05116, Operation/Maintenance, Radio Communications, 1011, Not As Required,

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
23 Jul 2023Mechanical FaultMSC ANS had a complete failure of its bow thruster and breakage of a fairlead while berthing at Deltaport Container Terminal, Canada, assisted by tugs. She sailed from Roberts Bank on 25 July.