MSC ZONDA III (IMO 9436472)
MSC ZONDA III is a Container Ship built in 2008 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 48,169 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 36,007, and a length overall of 231 metres. This size profile is characteristic of medium-sized container vessels used for regional liner services. MSC ZONDA III is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has a history of 5 former names and has operated under 5 different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 28 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 255802470
- Call sign: CQOZ
- Gross tonnage: 36007
- Deadweight: 48169 t
- Length overall: 231 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 16/12/2025, Rodman (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/07/2026
- Registered owner: ZONDA SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 39°37.2′N · 055°38.4′W · Speed 16.8 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 04:09 UTC
- Destination: New York (US NYC) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 19:01 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MSC ZONDA III?
The vessel has a length overall of 231 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It is designed with a maximum draught of 13 metres.
What is the capacity of MSC ZONDA III?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 48,169 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,007.
Which shipyard built MSC ZONDA III?
The vessel was constructed by Shanghai Shipyard & Chengxi Shipyard Co., Ltd. It was completed in 2008.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 21 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 July 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2009 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 16 December 2025.
What is the classification of MSC ZONDA III?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered.
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