MSC PORTO III (IMO 9299020)
MSC PORTO III is a Container Ship built in 2004 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 36,418, a gross tonnage of 25,406, and a length overall of 207.54 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC PORTO III is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe over recent periods. It has a history of 8 former names and has operated under 4 different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 19 March 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 636018191
- Call sign: A8IY9
- Gross tonnage: 25406
- Deadweight: 36418 t
- Length overall: 207.54 m
- Beam: 29.8 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 56 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 20/01/2024, Genova (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/03/2026
- Registered owner: PORTO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 31°8.8′N · 029°47.8′E · Speed 4.1 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 13:02 UTC
- Destination: El Dekheila (EG EDK)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC PORTO III?
The vessel has a length overall of 207.54 metres and a beam of 29.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.89 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC PORTO III?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 36,418 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,406.
Which classification society maintains MSC PORTO 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 E(H) IW NAV-O.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 17 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 March 2026. All-time records show 56 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 20 January 2024.
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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