- Vessel Type: Cargo
- MMSI: 636025654
- IMO: 1016707
- Call sign: 5LYN2
MSC SAMIA
(IMO: 1016707)
is a Cargo vessel
sailing under the Liberia flag.
It has an overall length of 1099 feets and a beam of 151 feets.
MSC SAMIA position reported at 03/12/2026 22:37:44 UTC:
Latitude: -78.957577, Longitude -78.957577 longitude
Visited ports: Balboa, Rodman, Cartagena, Las Palmas, Colon, Colon 2000, Manzanillo, Chiwan
Vessel Identification
| Field |
Data |
| MMSI |
636025654 |
| IMO |
1016707 |
| Call Sign |
5LYN2 |
| Flag |
Liberia |
| Vessel Type |
Container Ship |
Specifications
| Field |
Data |
| Gross Tonnage |
187,608 GT |
| Deadweight |
199,894 DWT |
| Length Overall |
399.9 m |
| Beam |
61.5 m |
| Draft |
16.0 m |
| TEU Capacity |
19,224 TEU |
| Year Built |
2015 |
Propulsion
| Field |
Data |
| Engine Type |
MAN B&W 2-stroke Diesel |
| Propulsion |
Single screw |
| Service Speed |
22.0 knots |
Shipyard
| Field |
Data |
| Builder |
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) |
| Country |
South Korea |
| Year Delivered |
2015 |
Owner / Operator
| Field |
Data |
| Owner |
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. |
| Operator |
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. |
| Management |
MSC Ship Management |
| Country |
Switzerland |
Operating Region
| Field |
Data |
| Trade |
Global Deep Sea Container Trade |
| Typical Routes |
Asia – Europe, Transoceanic Services |
Vessel Description
MSC SAMIA is an ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) operating under the Liberian flag as part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company fleet, one of the world's largest container shipping lines. Built in 2015 at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea, the vessel has a capacity of approximately 19,224 TEU, placing it among the largest container ships deployed during her build period. She operates on major deep-sea trade lanes, primarily serving Asia–Europe corridors as part of MSC's global liner network. Her dimensions reflect the New Panamax and post-Panamax class design, optimized for high-volume intercontinental cargo movements.
Note: Some technical data points, particularly detailed propulsion specifications and navigation equipment details, are not publicly verified for this specific vessel. Users are advised to cross-reference with official sources such as Lloyd's Register, DNV, or the vessel's classification society records for certified data.