MSC CARPATHIA III (IMO 9253038)
MSC CARPATHIA 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 39,443, a gross tonnage of 28,596, and a length overall of 222.14 metres. This size and configuration is typical for medium-sized container vessels engaged in regional liner services. MSC CARPATHIA 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 the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa over recent periods. It has operated under four former names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 636022611
- Call sign: A8HI8
- Gross tonnage: 28596
- Deadweight: 39443 t
- Length overall: 222.14 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 47 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 21/04/2015, Tanjung priok (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/07/2026
- Registered owner: ALCESTE OCEANWAY LTD (Liberia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 49°47.9′N · 005°42.0′W · Speed 13.7 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 08:21 UTC
- Destination: Le Havre (FR LEH) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 02:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC CARPATHIA III?
The vessel has a length overall of 222.14 metres and a beam of 30 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC CARPATHIA III?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 39,443 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 28,596.
Which classification society maintains MSC CARPATHIA 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 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 July 2026. All-time records show 47 inspections since 2006 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 21 April 2015.
Where has MSC CARPATHIA III been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. It is currently flagged in Liberia and maintains a home port of Monrovia.
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