MSC ELBE III (IMO 9236688)
MSC ELBE III is a Container Ship built in 2001 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 36,320 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 26,106, and a length overall of 208 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC ELBE III is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a history of 5 former names and has operated under 4 different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 255805922
- Call sign: CQIC6
- Gross tonnage: 26106
- Deadweight: 36320 t
- Length overall: 208 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 56 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 14/09/2026, (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/09/2026
- Registered owner: ELBE OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 36°53.9′N · 026°16.1′E · Speed 11.3 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 21:32 UTC
- Destination: ABU QIR · ETA 14 October 2026 at 12:53 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
MSC ELBE III is a container ship built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
MSC ELBE III is a container ship built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MSC ELBE III?
The vessel has a length overall of 208 metres and a beam of 30 metres. It possesses a deadweight tonnage of 36,320 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains MSC ELBE III?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
Where has MSC ELBE III been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent tracking data.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC ELBE III?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 September 2026. All-time records show 56 inspections since 2002 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 September 2026.
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