MSC CHULAI III (IMO 9305013)
MSC CHULAI III is a Container Ship built in 2005 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 40,412 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 27,915, and a length overall of 215.13 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC CHULAI 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 previously operated under 3 different flags and has been known by 7 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 24 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 371543000
- Call sign: 3FTZ2
- Gross tonnage: 27915
- Deadweight: 40412 t
- Length overall: 215.13 m
- Beam: 29.8 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 29/07/2025, Fremantle (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/08/2026
- Registered owner: CHULAI SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 20°6.6′S · 035°26.2′E · Speed 4.2 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC
- Destination: Beira (MZ BEW) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 03:03 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC CHULAI III?
The vessel has a length overall of 215.13 metres and a beam of 29.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.97 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of MSC CHULAI III?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 40,412 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 27,915.
Which classification society manages MSC CHULAI III?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 19 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 August 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 29 July 2025.
What is the flag history of MSC CHULAI III?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. Throughout its service history, it has operated under 3 different flag states.
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