MSC SHANNON III (IMO 8913423)
MSC SHANNON III is a Container Ship built in 1991 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 56,127 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 37,071, and a length overall of 237 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport. MSC SHANNON III is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, West Africa, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 354540000
- Call sign: HPRY
- Gross tonnage: 37071
- Deadweight: 56127 t
- Length overall: 237 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: Panama
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 04/09/2020, Le havre (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/07/2026
- Registered owner: SHANNON NAVIERA CO SA (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 59°59.9′N · 026°49.9′E · Speed 17.9 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 05:42 UTC
- Destination: Klaipeda (LT KLJ) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC SHANNON III?
The vessel has a length overall of 237 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.98 metres.
Which classification society maintains MSC SHANNON III?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 E2(H) IW.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC SHANNON III?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 56,127 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 37,071.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 July 2026. All-time records show 63 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 4 September 2020.
Where has MSC SHANNON III been operating?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe, West Africa, and the North America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the South Africa region.
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