MSC JAPAN III – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
MSC JAPAN III is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Panama (PA). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9110975. The recorded year of build is 1996.
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About MSC JAPAN III
MSC JAPAN III is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Panama (PA). Its recorded year of build is 1996. The vessel carries IMO number 9110975, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for MSC JAPAN III include a length of 242.8 m, a beam of 32.26 m, gross tonnage of 37518, deadweight of 42938 t, container capacity of 3424 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard C (Minor). These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC JAPAN III include MMSI 371443000 and call sign 3ECR5. 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 JAPAN 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
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-25 | Malaysia | Penang | Initial | 5 | No |
| 2025-11-21 | Chile | San Vicente | Follow-up | 1 | No |
| 2025-11-20 | Chile | San Vicente | Initial | 1 | No |
| 2025-07-17 | Chile | Coronel | Follow-up | 2 | No |
| 2025-04-30 | Chile | Iquique | Initial | – | No |
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is MSC JAPAN III now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for MSC JAPAN III. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of MSC JAPAN III?
The IMO number recorded for MSC JAPAN III is 9110975. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of MSC JAPAN III?
The currently recorded MMSI for MSC JAPAN III is 371443000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is MSC JAPAN III?
MSC JAPAN III is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was MSC JAPAN III built?
The recorded year built for MSC JAPAN III is 1996.
How long is MSC JAPAN III?
The recorded length of MSC JAPAN III is 242.8 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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