MSC SAMIRA III (IMO 9434462)
MSC SAMIRA III is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 38,041 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 27,114, and a length overall of 211.85 metres. This size profile is typical for medium-sized container vessels engaged in regional liner services. MSC SAMIRA 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. It has operated under five different flags and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636020952
- Call sign: 5LBN8
- Gross tonnage: 27114
- Deadweight: 38041 t
- Length overall: 211.85 m
- Beam: 29.82 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 3
- Last PSC detention: 27/01/2025, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/06/2026
- Registered owner: HONG KONG SPIRIT SHIPPING (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 3°4.7′S · 059°49.1′W · Speed 18.2 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 11:33 UTC
- Destination: Santos (BR SSZ) · ETA 26 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC SAMIRA III?
The vessel has a length overall of 211.85 metres and a beam of 29.82 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.131 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC SAMIRA III?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 38,041 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 27,114.
Which classification society manages MSC SAMIRA III?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reassigned.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 5 June 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2009 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 27 January 2025.
What is the flag history of this vessel?
The vessel currently flies the Liberia flag. Throughout its service history, it has operated under 5 different flags.
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