MSC INDEPENDENT III (IMO 9336191)
MSC INDEPENDENT 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 35,880 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 26,435, and a length overall of 208.93 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within regional trade routes. MSC INDEPENDENT III is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under 4 different flag states and has been known by 3 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 255916057
- Call sign: CQ2486
- Gross tonnage: 26435
- Deadweight: 35880 t
- Length overall: 208.93 m
- Beam: 29.8 m
- Home port: Madeira
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/05/2026
- Registered owner: FIORALBA OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 29°49.3′N · 123°33.1′E · Speed 6.0 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 03:14 UTC
- Destination: Ningbo-Zhoushan (NBO) (CN NBO) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 13:41 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC INDEPENDENT III?
The vessel has a length overall of 208.93 metres and a beam of 29.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.911 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC INDEPENDENT III?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 35,880 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 26,435.
Which shipyard built MSC INDEPENDENT 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 classification of this vessel?
MSC INDEPENDENT III is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The current class notation includes SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 E(H) IW NAV-O RSD.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2026. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
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