MSC CARLA III (IMO 9124512)
MSC CARLA III is a Container Ship built in 1997 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 34,954 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 31,730, and a length overall of 192 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within regional trade routes. MSC CARLA III is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. It has operated under two former flags and has been registered under five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 636017007
- Call sign: D5IW2
- Gross tonnage: 31730
- Deadweight: 34954 t
- Length overall: 192 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 85 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/01/2023, Sydney (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/08/2026
- Registered owner: CARLA 3 OCEANIC INC (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager: HANSA SHIPPING GMBH & CO KG
- Last AIS position: 1°14.2′N · 103°53.6′E · Speed 7.4 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 13:09 UTC
- Destination: Davao, Mindanao (PH DVO) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC CARLA III?
MSC CARLA III is a container ship built in 1997. It is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MSC CARLA III?
The vessel has a length overall of 192 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 34,954 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages MSC CARLA III?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MSC CARLA III been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and throughout South East Asia. It has also been recorded in East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2026. All-time records show 85 inspections since 1999 and 6 detentions. The most recent detention was on 2 January 2023.
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