MSC VIGOUR III (IMO 9304708)
MSC VIGOUR III is a Container Ship built in 2005 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 38,869 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 27,437, and a length overall of 221.72 metres. This size and configuration are typical for regional container transport operations. MSC VIGOUR III is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has been registered under 7 former names and has operated under 6 different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 13 April 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 255805575
- Call sign: CQIZ
- Gross tonnage: 27437
- Deadweight: 38869 t
- Length overall: 221.72 m
- Beam: 29.8 m
- Home port: Madeira
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 46 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 26/09/2024, Ningbo (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/04/2026
- Registered owner: CAMARINA OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 14°41.8′N · 120°3.8′E · Speed 14.6 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 09:01 UTC
- Destination: Shanghai (SHA) (CN SHA) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC VIGOUR III?
The vessel has a length overall of 221.72 metres and a beam of 29.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.791 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC VIGOUR III?
The container ship has a deadweight tonnage of 38,869 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 27,437.
Which classification society maintains MSC VIGOUR III?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes SOLAS-II-2, Reg.19 E(H) IW LC RSCS.
Where has MSC VIGOUR III been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 22 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 April 2026. All-time records show 46 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 26 September 2024.
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