VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9263332

MSC BANU III – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC BANU III is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Panama (PA). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9263332. The recorded year of build is 2004.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC BANU III
IMO9263332
MMSI372972000
Call sign3ELK7
Flag🇵🇦Panama (PA)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo – Hazard A (Major)
Length230.9 m
Beam32.29 m
Gross tonnage36082
Deadweight42186 t
TEU3400
Year built2004

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About MSC BANU III

MSC BANU III is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Panama (PA). Its recorded year of build is 2004. The vessel carries IMO number 9263332, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for MSC BANU III include a length of 230.9 m, a beam of 32.29 m, gross tonnage of 36082, deadweight of 42186 t, container capacity of 3400 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 BANU III include MMSI 372972000 and call sign 3ELK7. 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 BANU 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 MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus Data updated: 2025-01-29
Technical Manager MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus Data updated: 2025-01-29
Commercial Manager MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus Data updated: 2025-01-29

Classification & surveys

Special survey date2029-06-30
Dry dock date2027-09-13
IOPP certificate issued2024-08-09
IOPP certificate expires2029-06-30

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections18
Recorded detentions1
Latest inspection2026-04-17

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-04-17ItalyRavennaDetailed4No
2025-08-01TurkeyKocaeliDetailed4No
2025-04-16FranceLe HavreDetailed1No
2025-03-03SingaporeSingaporeFollow-up1No
2025-02-25SingaporeSingaporeInitial5No

Technical Specifications

TEU Capacity3400
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC BANU III now?

The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC BANU III. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.

What is the IMO number of MSC BANU III?

The IMO number recorded for MSC BANU III is 9263332. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC BANU III?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC BANU III is 372972000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC BANU III?

MSC BANU III is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MSC BANU III built?

The recorded year built for MSC BANU III is 2004.

How long is MSC BANU III?

The recorded length of MSC BANU III is 230.9 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.

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