MSC BRISBANE III (IMO 9328481)
GERHARD SCHULTE is a Container Ship built in 2006 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 42,082 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 35,991, and a length overall of 231 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within global trade routes. GERHARD SCHULTE is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 April 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 636026237
- Call sign: A8PB9
- Gross tonnage: 35991
- Deadweight: 42082 t
- Length overall: 231 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 60 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 28/07/2010, Port Botany (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/04/2026
- Registered owner: TELESILLA OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- Technical manager: Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (China) Company Limited
- Technical manager: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 20°8.7′S · 035°21.0′E · Speed 2.5 kn · received 13 October 2026 at 05:41 UTC
- Destination: Beira (MZ BEW) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 09:11 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of GERHARD SCHULTE?
The vessel has a length overall of 231 metres and a beam of 32 metres. These dimensions support its operation as a container ship with a gross tonnage of 35,991.
What is the engine specification for this vessel?
The main engine is a 1D: 2 SA 7 CY type. It is rated at a power of 7 kW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 23 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 April 2026. All-time records show 60 inspections since 2006 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 28 July 2010.
Which classification society manages GERHARD SCHULTE?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
What is the flag and home port of the vessel?
The vessel flies the flag of Hong Kong, China. Its registered home port is HONG KONG.
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