MSC KUWAIT III (IMO 9226413)
MSC KUWAIT III is a Container Ship built in 2001 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 33,715 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,703. At this capacity, it is configured for regional containerized cargo transport. MSC KUWAIT III is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under 4 different flags and 7 former names throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 636026310
- Call sign: A8RB4
- Gross tonnage: 25703
- Deadweight: 33715 t
- Beam: 29.8 m
- Home port: MONROVIA - 26310
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 65 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 25/07/2023, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/09/2026
- Registered owner: GYLDENIA OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 22°20.1′N · 114°7.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 14 October 2026 at 04:02 UTC
- Destination: Hong Kong (HK HKG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC KUWAIT III?
MSC KUWAIT III is a container ship built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for this vessel?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 19,810 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a container carrier.
What is the dimension profile of MSC KUWAIT III?
The vessel has a reported beam of 29.8 metres. It maintains a gross tonnage of 25,703 and a deadweight tonnage of 33,715.
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 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2026. All-time records show 65 inspections since 2001 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 25 July 2023.
What is the classification of MSC KUWAIT III?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is C # and its status is listed as Delivered.
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