MSC CORDELIA III (IMO 9253014)
MSC CORDELIA 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 39,422 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 28,596, and a length overall of 222.13 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport. MSC CORDELIA III is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, East Africa, and East Asia over recent periods. It has operated under six former flags and two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 October 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 636021150
- Call sign: A8TL8
- Gross tonnage: 28596
- Deadweight: 39422 t
- Length overall: 222.13 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 67 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 01/04/2019, Tanjung priok (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/10/2026
- Registered owner: CORDELIA SHIPPING & TRADING (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 28°7.8′N · 015°25.1′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 09:43 UTC
- Destination: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ES LPA)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC CORDELIA III?
The vessel has a length overall of 222.13 metres and a beam of 30 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC CORDELIA III?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 39,422 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 28,596.
Which classification society manages MSC CORDELIA III?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), 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 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 October 2026. All-time records show 67 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 1 April 2019.
What is the flag history of MSC CORDELIA III?
The vessel currently flies the Liberia flag. Throughout its service history, it has operated under 6 different flags.
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