MSC CHIQUITA III (IMO 9336189)
MSC CHIQUITA III is a Container Ship built in 2007 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 34,281 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 26,368, and a length overall of 208.9 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MSC CHIQUITA III is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and West Europe over recent periods. It has been registered under five former names and has operated under four different 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 3 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 255916056
- Call sign: CQ2485
- Gross tonnage: 26368
- Deadweight: 34281 t
- Length overall: 208.9 m
- Beam: 29.8 m
- Home port: Madeira
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 46 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/01/2023, Singapore (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/07/2026
- Registered owner: CASSIA OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 4°38.9′N · 001°26.2′W · Speed 16.2 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 01:54 UTC
- Destination: Tema (GH TEM) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 10:03 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC CHIQUITA III?
The vessel has a length overall of 208.9 metres and a beam of 29.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.911 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC CHIQUITA III?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 34,281 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 26,368.
Which shipyard built MSC CHIQUITA III?
The vessel was built by Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipyard Co., Ltd. It was completed in 2007 and is now in its 19th year of service.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 July 2026. All-time records show 46 inspections since 2007 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 17 January 2023.
What is the classification of MSC CHIQUITA III?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its specific class notation includes SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 E(H) IW NAV-O RSD.
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