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MSC Francesca
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Definition
1
A large full-container ship (IMO 9401116) built in 2008, with a capacity of 11,660 TEU, operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) under the Panamanian flag.
2
Notable for recent maritime incidents, including evasion attempts and detentions in the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
Examples
The MSC Francesca sliced through the ocean like a caffeinated courier on a deadline.
Crew aboard the MSC Francesca traded stories of Hormuz drama over lukewarm coffee.
With enough containers to hide a small circus, the MSC Francesca is the unsung hero of global shopping sprees.
Spot the MSC Francesca on MarineTraffic and pretend you're tracking buried treasure.