MSC KOREA III (IMO 9123154)
MSC KOREA III is a Container Ship built in 1996 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 52,180 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 37,518, and a length overall of 242.8 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC KOREA III is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has operated under one former flag and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 636026996
- Call sign: D5EB2
- Gross tonnage: 37518
- Deadweight: 52180 t
- Length overall: 242.8 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 72 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/03/2023, New York, New York (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/07/2026
- Registered owner: KOREA MARITIME INC (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 5°26.4′N · 100°20.9′E · Speed 1.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 22:59 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC KOREA III?
The vessel has a length overall of 242.8 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.165 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC KOREA III?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 52,180 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 37,518.
Which classification society manages MSC KOREA III?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 and ER(EGCS Hybrid) specifications.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 20 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 July 2026. All-time records show 72 inspections since 1999 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 March 2023.
Where has MSC KOREA III been operating?
The vessel has been recently observed in the Java Sea and throughout South East Asia. It also has a presence in the East Asia region.
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