MSC SOTIRIA III (IMO 9259393)
MSC SOTIRIA III is a Container Ship built in 2002 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 40,208 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 28,676, and a length overall of 226.5 metres. This size and capacity profile is typical for medium-sized container vessels engaged in regional liner services. MSC SOTIRIA III is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, and the South Atlantic regions. It has previously operated under 8 different flag states and 3 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 636021154
- Call sign: 5LC02
- Gross tonnage: 28676
- Deadweight: 40208 t
- Length overall: 226.5 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 43 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/05/2026
- Registered owner: SPRING SHIP TRADE LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 5°4.6′N · 050°26.0′W · Speed 12.9 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 04:52 UTC
- Destination: Cristóbal (PA CTB) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 21:25 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC SOTIRIA III?
The vessel has a length overall of 226.5 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.044 metres.
Which classification society maintains MSC SOTIRIA III?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification notation is Container ship BIS with a status of Delivered.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
MSC SOTIRIA III has a deadweight tonnage of 40,208 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 28,676.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 May 2026. All-time records show 43 inspections since 2002 and no detentions.
What is the flag and home port of MSC SOTIRIA III?
The vessel currently flies the Liberia flag. Its registered home port is Monrovia.
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