MSC EXPRESS III (IMO 9374571)
MSC EXPRESS III is a Container Ship built in 2007 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 40,278 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 28,332, and a length overall of 215.29 metres. This size and configuration are typical for medium-scale container transport operations. MSC EXPRESS 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 Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. It has been registered under six former names and has operated under four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 636018729
- Call sign: A8LG7
- Gross tonnage: 28332
- Deadweight: 40278 t
- Length overall: 215.29 m
- Beam: 29.8 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 55 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 04/11/2020, Sydney (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/07/2026
- Registered owner: SPEEDING SHIPPING LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 31°55.5′N · 120°13.6′E · Speed 10.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 16:19 UTC
- Destination: Jiangyin (CN JGY)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC EXPRESS III?
The vessel has a length overall of 215.29 metres and a beam of 29.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.97 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC EXPRESS III?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 40,278 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 28,332.
Which classification society manages MSC EXPRESS III?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 19 July 2026. All-time records show 55 inspections since 2007 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 4 November 2020.
What is the construction history of MSC EXPRESS III?
The vessel was built in 2007 by TKMS Blohm + Voss Nordseewerke GmbH. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
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