The story of the MSC Tessa
Delivered in 2023, the MSC Tessa is among the handful of container ships in the world to exceed 24,000 TEU of capacity, placing it in the same elite size bracket as Evergreen's Ever Alot. It belongs to a newer generation of ultra-large MSC newbuildings built at Hudong-Zhonghua, distinct from the earlier Gülsün-class ships the carrier ordered from Korean yards — part of MSC's continued bet that scale keeps unit costs down on its busiest Asia–Europe services.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the MSC Tessa notable?
Delivered in 2023 with 24,116 TEU of capacity, it is one of the few container ships in the world to exceed 24,000 TEU, putting it among the largest vessels ever built.
Is the MSC Tessa the same class as the MSC Gülsün or MSC Irina?
No — it belongs to a newer, larger series built at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, distinct from the earlier Gülsün-class ships MSC ordered from Korean shipyards.
Where does this emissions data come from?
All figures are official verified data reported under the EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulation and published by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).