MSC ASTRID III (IMO 9263344)
MSC ASTRID III is a Container Ship built in 2004 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 48,015 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 36,082, and a length overall of 230.9 metres. This size and configuration are typical for medium-sized container vessels engaged in regional liner services. MSC ASTRID III is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South America East Coast, and the South America West Coast. It has previously operated under four different names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 351285000
- Call sign: 3ENJ5
- Gross tonnage: 36082
- Deadweight: 48015 t
- Length overall: 230.9 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: Panama
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 80 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/06/2021, Sydney (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/08/2026
- Registered owner: CEBREN COMPANIA NAVIERA SA (China)
- Ship manager: MSC SHIP MANAGEMENT HK LTD (China)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 9°22.3′N · 079°53.1′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 10:15 UTC
- Destination: Colonia (UY CYR)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC ASTRID III?
The vessel has a length overall of 230.9 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC ASTRID III?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 48,015 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,082.
Which classification society manages MSC ASTRID III?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026. All-time records show 80 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 17 June 2021.
Where has MSC ASTRID III been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast and the South America East Coast. It has also been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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