MSC LARA III (IMO 9241205)
MSC LARA III is a Container Ship built in 2003 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 39,386 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 28,596. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. The vessel carries the class notation INWATERSURVEY MON-SHAFT. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 September 2026. It has a history of 9 former names and has operated under 9 different flag states throughout its service life.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 636022865
- Call sign: D5HU7
- Gross tonnage: 28596
- Deadweight: 39386 t
- Length overall: 222 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Home port: MONROVIA - 22865
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 55 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/09/2026
- Registered owner: MAELA OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 6°4.1′N · 001°18.5′E · Speed 16.1 kn · received 12 October 2026 at 21:07 UTC
- Destination: Lome (TG LFW)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC LARA III?
MSC LARA III is a container ship built in 2003. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the engine specifications for MSC LARA III?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 25,270 kilowatts of power. This power rating supports its container ship operations.
What are the dimensions of MSC LARA III?
The vessel has a reported beam of 30 metres. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 28,596.
How many inspections has MSC LARA III undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 19 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 September 2026. All-time records show 55 inspections since 2003 and no detentions.
How many previous names has the vessel had?
MSC LARA III has been registered under 9 former names. It has also operated under 9 different flag states during its history.
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