MSC SHEFFIELD III (IMO 9275024)
MSC SHEFFIELD 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 38,219 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 26,833, and a length overall of 210.07 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of mid-sized container vessels used in regional liner services. MSC SHEFFIELD III is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has a history of operating under 4 different flags and has been known by 8 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 636017929
- Call sign: A8DG6
- Gross tonnage: 26833
- Deadweight: 38219 t
- Length overall: 210.07 m
- Beam: 30.2 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 59 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/10/2014, Bremerhaven (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/07/2026
- Registered owner: HYPERION OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 9°30.0′N · 079°54.9′W · Speed 1.3 kn · at anchor · received 11 October 2026 at 03:49 UTC
- Destination: Rodman (PA ROD)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC SHEFFIELD III?
The vessel has a length overall of 210.07 metres and a beam of 30.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.243 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC SHEFFIELD III?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 38,219 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 26,833.
Which classification society manages MSC SHEFFIELD 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 ERS IW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 July 2026. All-time records show 59 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 23 October 2014.
What is the history of the vessel's names and flags?
The vessel has been registered under 8 former names throughout its service life. It has also operated under 4 different flag states prior to its current Liberian registry.
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