MSC MELANI III (IMO 9399741)
MSC MELANI 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 42,919 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 32,984, and a length overall of 225.04 metres. This size and configuration are typical for container vessels engaged in regional or feeder trade routes. MSC MELANI 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 East Asia, West Africa, and the Australia and New Zealand region. It has previously operated under five different names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 636017360
- Call sign: A8OA2
- Gross tonnage: 32984
- Deadweight: 42919 t
- Length overall: 225.04 m
- Beam: 31 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 47 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/03/2021, Antwerp (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/06/2026
- Registered owner: ANANTA OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 32°5.0′N · 081°5.6′W · Speed 6.2 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 06:41 UTC
- Destination: Savannah (US SAV)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC MELANI III?
The vessel has a length overall of 225.04 metres and a beam of 31 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.542 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC MELANI III?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 42,919 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 32,984.
Which classification society manages MSC MELANI 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 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2026. All-time records show 47 inspections since 2008 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 8 March 2021.
What is the flag history of MSC MELANI III?
The vessel currently flies the Liberia flag. Throughout its service history, it has operated under 5 different flag states.
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