MSC TIGER III (IMO 9307841)
MSC TIGER III is a Container Ship built in 2005 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 33,082 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 25,756, and a length overall of 207 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC TIGER III is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. It has been registered under three former names and has operated under six different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 636025920
- Call sign: A8XH8
- Gross tonnage: 25756
- Deadweight: 33082 t
- Length overall: 207 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 25/03/2021, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/07/2026
- Registered owner: HARTLEY OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 34°49.3′N · 129°17.3′E · Speed 13.5 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 22:10 UTC
- Destination: Kobe (JP UKB) · ETA 15 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 TIGER III?
MSC TIGER III is a container ship built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the dimensions of MSC TIGER III?
The vessel has a length overall of 207 metres and a beam of 30 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 33,082 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains MSC TIGER III?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MSC TIGER III been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South East Asia and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded operating within the Singapore Strait.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC TIGER III?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 July 2026. All-time records show 42 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 25 March 2021.
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