MSC PASSION III (IMO 9399765)
MSC PASSION III is a Container Ship built in 2008 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 42,969, a gross tonnage of 32,984, and a length overall of 225.04 metres. This size and configuration are typical for regional container transport operations. MSC PASSION III is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions, as well as the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under 5 different flags and 8 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 636020354
- Call sign: D5YV3
- Gross tonnage: 32984
- Deadweight: 42969 t
- Length overall: 225.04 m
- Beam: 31 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 43 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 21/09/2026
- Registered owner: TETHYS OCEANWAY LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- DOC holder: MSC Shipmanagement Limited
- Last AIS position: 26°31.4′N · 078°46.3′W · Speed 3.5 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 20:06 UTC
- Destination: Charleston (US CHS) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC PASSION 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 PASSION III?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 42,969 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 32,984.
Which classification society manages MSC PASSION III?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
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 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 21 September 2026. All-time records show 43 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What is the history of the vessel's names and flags?
The vessel has been registered under 8 former names throughout its service life. It has also operated under 5 different flag states previously.
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