MSC MEDITERRANEAN III (IMO 9102710)
MSC MEDITERRANEAN III is a Container Ship built in 1995 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 31st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 41,583 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 29,181. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC MEDITERRANEAN III is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, South Africa, and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under one former flag and has been registered under four different names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 14 October 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1995
- MMSI: 357444000
- Call sign: H8JI
- Gross tonnage: 29181
- Deadweight: 41583 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 80 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 31/03/2026, Gioia Tauro (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/10/2026
- Registered owner: MEDITERRANEAN OCEANWAY LTD (Greece)
- Ship manager: NIKI SHIPPING CO SA (Greece)
- ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 6°4.8′N · 001°18.2′E · Speed 16.3 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 21:26 UTC
- Destination: Lome (TG LFW)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC MEDITERRANEAN III?
MSC MEDITERRANEAN III is a container ship built in 1995. It is currently in its 31st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 41,583 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,181.
Which classification society maintains MSC MEDITERRANEAN III?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, South Africa, and South Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 October 2026. All-time records show 80 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 31 March 2026.
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