VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9275024

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.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC SHEFFIELD III
IMO9275024
MMSI636017929
Call signA8DG6
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard D (Recognizable)
Length210.07 m
Beam30.23 m
Gross tonnage26833
Deadweight34315 t
TEU2556
Year built2003

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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

Operator Maersk A/S Denmark Data updated: 2026-07-27

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation7RTA72U-B
Engine builderHD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Engine designerSulzer
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output21560 kW
MCO RPM99

Classification & surveys

Special survey date2027-05-22
Dry dock date2027-08-17
IOPP certificate issued2022-08-17
IOPP certificate expires2027-05-22

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections8
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-07-25

The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-07-25PanamaRodmanInitialNo
2026-07-25PanamaRodmanInitial13No
2025-09-02South AfricaCape TownInitialNo
2024-11-07South AfricaDurbanFollow-up4No
2024-10-31South AfricaPort ElizabethInitial4No

Sales & demolitions

Recorded transactions1
Latest report2022-02-02
Latest typeEnbloc

The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.

2022-02-02Enbloc

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

TEU Capacity2556
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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.