MSC SPARKLE III (IMO 9472567)
MSC SPARKLE III is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 33,541 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 27,104, and a length overall of 199 metres. This size profile is typical for regional container feeder operations. MSC SPARKLE III is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South China Sea, the Malacca Strait, and the Java Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 212780000
- Call sign: 5BTF6
- Gross tonnage: 27104
- Deadweight: 33541 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/08/2026
- Registered owner: BELLEROSE OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 27°29.2′N · 122°18.6′E · Speed 14.2 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 00:31 UTC
- Destination: Ningbo-Zhoushan (NBO) (CN NBO) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MSC SPARKLE III?
MSC SPARKLE III is a container ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MSC SPARKLE III?
The vessel has a length overall of 199 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 33,541 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages MSC SPARKLE III?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MSC SPARKLE III been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South East Asia and East Asia. Specific recent locations include the Java Sea, the Malacca Strait, and the Singapore Strait.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 11 August 2026. All-time records show 34 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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