The ship was built at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Ltd, South Korea under yard number 4135, for Dordellas Finance Corp., Panama.

Daewoo made some innovations in the ship's design, placing the superstructure in the midships and the engine room and funnels at the rear - this gives better stability and lower trim for a higher speed when the ship is fully loaded.

The main engine of the container ship is a MAN B&W 12K98MC-C with a full power output of 72,240 kW.

They were investigating an undersea pipeline that appeared to have been damaged by a ship's anchor and recently spilled oil onto the beaches of Orange County.

MSC and ship owner, Dordellas Finance Corporation, and others were designated as parties of interest in the investigation.