MSC CAPETOWN III – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
MSC CAPETOWN III is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Portugal (PT). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9311737. The recorded year of build is 2006.
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About MSC CAPETOWN III
MSC CAPETOWN III is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Portugal (PT). Its recorded year of build is 2006. The vessel carries IMO number 9311737, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for MSC CAPETOWN III include a length of 222.16 m, a beam of 30.07 m, gross tonnage of 28911, deadweight of 39228 t, container capacity of 2826 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard A (Major). These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC CAPETOWN III include MMSI 255983000 and call sign CRYB. 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 CAPETOWN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Australia | Fremantle | Initial | 13 | No |
| 2026-07-27 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Initial | 1 | No |
| 2026-06-23 | Australia | Port Adelaide | Follow-up | 6 | No |
| 2026-04-29 | Australia | Port Adelaide, SA | Initial | 7 | No |
| 2025-11-13 | Australia | Fremantle | Follow-up | 1 | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
Fire broke out on vessel, berthed at Jaya Container Terminal in Colombo, causing an explosion below deck. Firefighters and port services quickly extinguished the fire and safely removed the affected cargo. Investigations into the cause and cargo status are ongoing.
https://splash247.com/fire-on-msc-ship-berthed-in-sri-lanka/
Sales & demolitions
The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.
Seller → buyer: Suisse - Atlantique Societe D'Navigation Maritime SA
Reported price: USD 13.500 million
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MSC CAPETOWN III now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC CAPETOWN III. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of MSC CAPETOWN III?
The IMO number recorded for MSC CAPETOWN III is 9311737. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of MSC CAPETOWN III?
The currently recorded MMSI for MSC CAPETOWN III is 255983000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is MSC CAPETOWN III?
MSC CAPETOWN III is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was MSC CAPETOWN III built?
The recorded year built for MSC CAPETOWN III is 2006.
How long is MSC CAPETOWN III?
The recorded length of MSC CAPETOWN III is 222.16 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.
Fleet & Vessel Type
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