MSC CALAIS

MSC CALAIS (IMO: 9975600) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Liberia flag. It has an overall length of 892 feets and a beam of 141 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 636025329
• IMO Number: 9975600
• Call Sign: 5LWW9
• Flag State: Liberia
• Vessel Type: Container Ship
• AIS Type: Cargo

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 233,000 GT (approximate class figure)
• Length Overall: 399.9 m
• Beam: 61.3 m
• Vessel Class: Ultra Large Container Vessel (ULCV)
• TEU Capacity: approximately 23,656 TEU

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel, single screw
• Engine Type: Two-stroke slow-speed marine diesel
• Service Speed: approximately 22 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd.
• Country: China
• Year Built: 2024

Owner / Operator

• Operator: Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Commercial Manager: MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.

Operating Region

• Trade Route: International deep-sea container trade
• Service Area: Global — typically deployed on major East-West trade lanes including Asia–Europe and Transpacific corridors

Vessel Description

MSC CALAIS is an Ultra Large Container Vessel (ULCV) operating under the Liberian flag as part of the expanding MSC fleet. Built in 2024 at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China, she represents one of the largest container vessel categories currently in service. With a capacity in the range of approximately 23,000+ TEU, the vessel is designed for high-volume deep-sea container trades, offering economies of scale on major international shipping corridors. As part of MSC's continued fleet expansion strategy, she reflects the industry trend toward larger, more fuel-efficient tonnage on high-demand trade routes.