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Vessel

MSC SOFIA CELESTE

IMO 9702091
Cargo - Hazard A (Major)Built 2015Active
MSC SOFIA CELESTE — vessel photo
Photo: Wolfgang Fricke · CC BY 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
96,331
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
110,039
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
8,800
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2015
Year built

Live position & voyage

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Shipments over time

bills of lading per month

Particulars

IMO
9702091
MMSI
255806495
Call sign
CQEV4
Flag
PT
Type
Container Ship
Length (LOA)
299.95 m
Beam
48.22 m
Home port

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Operator
Technical manager
Commercial manager
Class society
DNV
Design DWT
110,039 t
Flag
Panama
Built
2015

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Casualty · Engine Fault
    Reports vessel experienced engine failure in Outer Weser while navigating from B
  4. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
21 Dec 2028
Special survey
21 Dec 2030
IOPP issued
09 Aug 2025
IOPP expires
19 Nov 2030

Top importers served

importers this vessel carried for

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
ArrivalImporterProductB/L
28 Oct 2025Asys Grouphandling equipment hs codeemltsol182508313
28 Aug 2025Unknownwine(not sparkling);grape must with fermt.prevt.by alcohol in = l cont.bqegusr068313
24 Aug 2025Abc Technologies California Llcglas mat reinforced polypropylne freight pr epaid/ express release hs-codekwld35230143792
24 Aug 2025Unknownassorted groceriessgoislhc25007345
21 Aug 2025Dexcom Incpallet cover (used)dsvfao60000049
21 Aug 2025Wika Instrument Lpindustrials, pressure and temperature measuring equipment hs 9026906000 tariff item numbe r 1012-25-0707kwld15330662680
21 Apr 2025Sauna360 Incsauna heaters with controls and spare parts coo se hs 851629,chsl502565625got
07 Apr 2025Altro Usa Incflooring of polymerdsvfta60016418
06 Feb 2025American Northwest Distributing Incsparkling wine wine(not sparkling);grape mustwith fermt.prevt.by alcohol in =2 l cont.bqegfrb656820
20 Jan 2025United Airlines C O Howard Hartrywinechsl496768551cdg
30 Nov 2024Kuhn North America Incagricultural machinery and accessoriesinv# 36380/21term dap ridgefield, wa m 98642notify 2:kuhn north america - wa mach.5701 south 6th way ridgefield wa 98642 usakevin.sharp @kuhn.com - +1 608 897 2131emltcdgs00135872
04 Aug 2024Edge Cable Holdingsair conditioning unit supports air conditioning unit supports air conditioning unit supportsgolph08240640003
20 Jun 2024Gradwohl Llcstonesamuh2405actmp006
11 Jun 2024Show Cats Llcentertainment akku led spotlightdesktop adapterjtmosmia2404365
30 May 2024Art Culinairekitchen equipmentgolpm03440220013

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
19 Dec 2025ShanghaiNo3LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) No 2 13101 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Propulsion Main Engine) No 3 13102 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine)
10 Dec 2024RotterdamNo407109, Fixed Fire Extinguishing Installation, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,02101, Closing Devices/Watertight Doors, Structural Conditions, 1011, Not As Required,03108, Ventilators, Air Pipes, Casings, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1011, Not As Requ
26 Apr 2024HamburgNo1214616, Alternative Arrangements (SOx), Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex VI, 1011, Not As Required,08109, Boiler Alarm, Alarms, 1082, Inoperative,08109, Boiler Alarm, Alarms, 1075, Inadequate,08109, Boiler Alarm, Alarms, 1075, Inadequate,15150, ISM, ISM, 1011, Not As Required,18316, Water, Pipes, Tanks, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1011, Not As Required,13102, Auxiliary Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required,13101, Propulsion Main Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required,13101, Propulsion Main Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required,13101, Propulsion Main Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required,02108, Electrical Installations In General, Structural Conditions, 1027, Unsafe,18409, Dangerous Areas, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1027, Unsafe
24 Nov 2023HamburgNo4Alternative Arrangements (SOx) Not As Required ; Navigation Records Not As Required ;Propulsion Main Engine Not As Required ; ISM Not As Required
13 Sep 2023HamburgNo1Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security - Lighting (Working Spaces) Inoperative
27 Apr 2023HamburgNo0
10 Mar 2022BremerhavenNo1401315, Oil Record Book, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1011, Not As Required, 01220, Seafarers' Employment Agreement (SEA), Certificate & Documentation - Crew Certificates, 1011, Not As Required, 18201, Fitness For Duty - Work And Rest Hours, Labour Conditions - Conditions Of Employment, 1274, Rest Hours Insufficient, 01136, Ballast Water Management Certificate, Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates, 1011, Not As Required, 15150, ISM, ISM, 1011, Not As Required, 13103, Gauges,Thermometers, Etc, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required, 13101, Propulsion Main Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required, 18407, Lighting (Working Spaces), Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1082, Inoperative, 10104, Gyro Compass, Safety Of Navigation, 1161, Not Readable, 07199, Other (Fire Safety), Fire Safety, 1238, Other, 03105, Covers (Hatchway-, Portable-, Tarpaulins, Etc.), Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1011, Not As Required, 18414, Protection Machines/Parts, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required, 07125, Evaluation Of Crew Performance (Fire Drills), Fire Safety, 1091, Lack Of Training, 18426, Exposure To Harmful Levels Of Ambiant Factors, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required,

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
23 Nov 2023Engine FaultReports vessel experienced engine failure in Outer Weser while navigating from Bremerhaven to Hamburg and had to drop anchor in fairway between buoys 43 and 44, in front of Wremer Loch. Four tugs were deployed to assist and vessel resumed sailing under own power after about 11 hours.