MSC SHEFFIELD III – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
MSC SHEFFIELD III is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9275024. The recorded year of build is 2003.
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About MSC SHEFFIELD III
MSC SHEFFIELD III is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2003. The vessel carries IMO number 9275024, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for MSC SHEFFIELD III include a length of 210.07 m, a beam of 30.23 m, gross tonnage of 26833, deadweight of 34315 t, container capacity of 2556 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard D (Recognizable). These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC SHEFFIELD III include MMSI 636017929 and call sign A8DG6. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.
Live tracking and data notes
The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for MSC SHEFFIELD III through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.
Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.
Ownership & Management
Engine & propulsion
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-25 | Panama | Rodman | Initial | – | No |
| 2026-07-25 | Panama | Rodman | Initial | 13 | No |
| 2025-09-02 | South Africa | Cape Town | Initial | – | No |
| 2024-11-07 | South Africa | Durban | Follow-up | 4 | No |
| 2024-10-31 | South Africa | Port Elizabeth | Initial | 4 | No |
Sales & demolitions
The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.
Seller → buyer: Harworth Shipping Ltd
Reported price: USD 23.000 million
Note: HSL SHEFFIELD + HSL PORTO sold enbloc by Harworth Shipping to undisclosed interests for $46 million.
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MSC SHEFFIELD III now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC SHEFFIELD III. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of MSC SHEFFIELD III?
The IMO number recorded for MSC SHEFFIELD III is 9275024. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of MSC SHEFFIELD III?
The currently recorded MMSI for MSC SHEFFIELD III is 636017929. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is MSC SHEFFIELD III?
MSC SHEFFIELD III is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was MSC SHEFFIELD III built?
The recorded year built for MSC SHEFFIELD III is 2003.
How long is MSC SHEFFIELD III?
The recorded length of MSC SHEFFIELD III is 210.07 m.
Data & accuracy
Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.