MSC HELENA III (IMO 9219393)
MSC HELENA III is a Container Ship built in 2003 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,973 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 35,824, and a length overall of 220.35 metres. This size and configuration is typical for medium-sized container vessels engaged in regional and intercontinental liner trades. MSC HELENA III is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the North America East Coast, and South Asia over recent periods. It has a history of 9 former names and has operated under 5 different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 351917000
- Call sign: 3EBE7
- Gross tonnage: 35824
- Deadweight: 49973 t
- Length overall: 220.35 m
- Beam: 32.24 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 29/02/2020, Sydney (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/08/2026
- Registered owner: KEDAR MARE LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 38°27.0′N · 015°51.4′E · Speed 4.0 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 20:38 UTC
- Destination: Gioia Tauro (IT GIT) · ETA 18 November 2026 at 21:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC HELENA III?
The vessel has a length overall of 220.35 metres and a beam of 32.24 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.15 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC HELENA III?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 49,973 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 35,824.
Which classification society maintains MSC HELENA III?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 IW RSD.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 38 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 29 February 2020.
What is the flag history of MSC HELENA III?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. Throughout its service history, it has operated under 5 different flags.
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