MSC GRENADA III (IMO 9275373)
MSC GRENADA 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 43,093 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 34,610, and a length overall of 234 metres. This size and type suggest its use in regional containerized cargo transport. MSC GRENADA III is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, East Africa, and the East Africa/South Africa region over recent periods. It has operated under four former names and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 October 2024.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 636017191
- Call sign: D5JS7
- Gross tonnage: 34610
- Deadweight: 43093 t
- Length overall: 234 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 26/01/2011, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/10/2024
- Registered owner: BELLATRIX SHIPPING & TRADING (Cyprus)
- Ship manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 30°16.4′S · 030°56.8′E · Speed 10.9 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 01:25 UTC
- Destination: Port Elizabeth (ZA PLZ) · ETA 10 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC GRENADA III?
MSC GRENADA III is a Container Ship built in 2003. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of MSC GRENADA III?
The vessel has a length overall of 234 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 43,093 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains MSC GRENADA III?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 25 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 October 2024. All-time records show 42 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 26 January 2011.
Where has MSC GRENADA III been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded in South Africa and East Africa. It has also been observed in the East Africa/South Africa geographic region.
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