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MSC OPERA — Passenger · IMO 9250464

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World map showing the last known position of MSC OPERA at 38° 22.562' N, 0° 47.589' E
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MSC OPERA is currently moored in the Mediterranean Sea, at 38.3760° N, 0.7932° E. It is sailing from ALICANTE to MAHON with an ETA of 9 Aug 2026, 05:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Aug 2026, 18:36 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
18.2 kn
Speed
88.0°
/ 90°
Course / Heading
7 m
Static Draught
7 m
Current Draught
ATD
Aug 8, 2026, 05:09 UTC
ETA
Aug 9, 2026, 05:30 UTC
From
ALICANTE
To
MAHON

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ATD
05:09 UTCAug 8, 2026
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MAHONESMAH
ETA
05:30 UTCAug 9, 2026
MSC OPERA

MSC OPERA

Identity

Passenger
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9250464
IMO Number
357627000
MMSI
H3FV
Call Sign

Specifications

275 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
65,591 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CHANTIERS DE L'ATLANTIQUE
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About MSC OPERA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC OPERA — Passenger

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 65,591 GT, MSC OPERA is a passenger registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING - GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, built by CHANTIERS DE L'ATLANTIQUE.

MSC OPERA route and voyage history

MSC OPERA is currently on a voyage from ALICANTE to MAHON with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-09T05:30:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC OPERA are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

MSC OPERA is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC OPERA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 357627000
  • IMO: 9250464
  • Call sign: H3FV
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC OPERA right now?+
MSC OPERA is currently moored in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from ALICANTE to MAHON with an ETA of 9 Aug 2026, 05:30 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for MSC OPERA?+
MSC OPERA broadcasts MMSI 357627000 and is registered as IMO 9250464, with call sign H3FV. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is MSC OPERA?+
MSC OPERA is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the PA flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full PA flag list at /flag/pa.
How can I see the live position of MSC OPERA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC OPERA above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is MSC OPERA's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is MSC OPERA?+
MSC OPERA is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, MSC OPERA sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. MSC OPERA has a gross tonnage of 65,591 GT.

MSC OPERA — Key Facts

MMSI
357627000
IMO number
9250464
Call sign
H3FV
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
18.2 knots
Course over ground
88.0°
Heading
90°
Last known position
38.3760°, 0.7932°
Destination
MAHON
ETA
2026-08-09T05:30:00Z
Departure port
ALICANTE
Actual time of departure
2026-08-08T05:09:00Z
Current draught
7 m
Maximum static draught
7 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
65591
AIS last updated
2026-08-08T18:36:30Z