MSC DAVAO III (IMO 9243241)
MSC DAVAO III is a Container Ship built in 2002 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 36,320 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 25,703, and a length overall of 208.3 metres. This size and configuration are typical for medium-sized container vessels engaged in regional liner services. MSC DAVAO III is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has a history of 8 former names and has operated under 4 different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 26 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 370928000
- Call sign: 3EBK6
- Gross tonnage: 25703
- Deadweight: 36320 t
- Length overall: 208.3 m
- Beam: 29.8 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 79 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 15/04/2025, Sydney (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/08/2026
- Registered owner: DAVAO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 36°46.7′S · 152°44.4′E · Speed 12.7 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 16:41 UTC
- Destination: Melbourne (AU MEL) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 05:56 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC DAVAO III?
The vessel has a length overall of 208.3 metres and a beam of 29.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.9 metres.
Which classification society maintains MSC DAVAO III?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Container carrier BIS DG(P) E0 Ice(E).
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
MSC DAVAO III has a deadweight tonnage of 36,320 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,703.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 26 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 61 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026. All-time records show 79 inspections since 2002 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 15 April 2025.
Where has MSC DAVAO III been operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the New Guinea Pacific. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand region.
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