MSC ELBA III (IMO 9328493)
MSC ELBA 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 42,101 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 35,991. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC ELBA III is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, Singapore Strait, and South China Sea over recent periods. It has operated under four former names and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 April 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 636025296
- Call sign: 5LWS8
- Gross tonnage: 35991
- Deadweight: 42101 t
- Length overall: 231 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 50 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 25/07/2019, Fremantle (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/04/2026
- Registered owner: RHONA OCEANWAY LTD (Germany)
- Ship manager: HANSEATIC UNITY CHARTERING HU (Germany)
- Technical manager: BERNHARD SCHULTE SHIPMANAGEMENT(SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
- ISM manager: BERNHARD SCHULTE SHIPPING
- Last AIS position: 34°30.0′N · 124°15.1′E · Speed 16.2 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 19:05 UTC
- Destination: Shekou (CN SKO) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 08:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC ELBA III?
MSC ELBA III is a container ship built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MSC ELBA III?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 42,101 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 35,991.
Which classification society maintains MSC ELBA III?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
Where has MSC ELBA III been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, Singapore Strait, and South China Sea. These areas are part of its recent geographic activity in East and South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for MSC ELBA III?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 April 2026. All-time records show 50 inspections since 2006 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 25 July 2019.
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