MSC EMDEN III (IMO 9326823)
MSC EMDEN III is a Container Ship built in 2006 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 34,248 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 26,777, and a length overall of 210 metres. This size and type suggest its use in regional containerized cargo operations. MSC EMDEN III is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico/South America West Coast regions. It has operated under four former flags and has been known by six former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 636018732
- Call sign: A8IF3
- Gross tonnage: 26777
- Deadweight: 34248 t
- Length overall: 210 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 46 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/08/2026
- Registered owner: EMDEN SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 38°20.9′S · 144°30.0′E · Speed 14.2 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 22:55 UTC
- Destination: Brisbane (AU BNE) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 23:59 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC EMDEN III?
MSC EMDEN III is a container ship built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MSC EMDEN III?
The vessel has a length overall of 210 metres and a beam of 30 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 34,248 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages MSC EMDEN III?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 15 of them. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026. All-time records show 46 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
Where has MSC EMDEN III been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and Australia and New Zealand. It has also been recorded near the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico/South America West Coast.
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