VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9259381

MSC TARA III – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MSC TARA III is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9259381. The recorded year of build is 2003.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMSC TARA III
IMO9259381
MMSI636021139
Call sign5LCM6
Flag🇱🇷Liberia (LR)
Vessel typeContainer Ship
CategoryCargo
Length199.93 m
Beam32.26 m
Gross tonnage27227
Deadweight33232 t
TEU2312
Year built2003

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About MSC TARA III

MSC TARA 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 9259381, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for MSC TARA III include a length of 199.93 m, a beam of 32.26 m, gross tonnage of 27227, deadweight of 33232 t, container capacity of 2312 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.

Operational identifiers currently recorded for MSC TARA III include MMSI 636021139 and call sign 5LCM6. 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

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Ownership & Management

Operator Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Switzerland Data updated: 2026-08-07
Technical Manager MSC Shipmanagement Cyprus Data updated: 2026-08-07
Commercial Manager Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) Switzerland Data updated: 2026-08-07

Classification & surveys

Special survey date2028-05-31
Dry dock date2026-05-31
IOPP certificate issued2023-12-10
IOPP certificate expires2028-05-31

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections22
Recorded detentions1
Latest inspection2026-08-07

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-08-07ChinaDalianInitial2No
2026-06-03VietnamHo Chi Minh CityInitialNo
2026-03-04VietnamHaiphongInitialNo
2025-10-13VietnamHo Chi Minh CityInitial1No
2025-08-12PhilippinesBatangas/LuzonInitial1No

Casualties & incidents

Recorded incidents1
Latest incident2025-04-20
Latest typePiracy

The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.

2025-04-20Piracy

Three perpetrators were sighted at the upper deck of the ship, causing an alarm and a search, nothing was stolen and no injury. The incident was reported to VTIS and safety broadcasts were initiated to maintain vigilant watch. the information was also shared with the Indonesians authorities for further investigation.

Technical Specifications

TEU Capacity2312
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC TARA III now?

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

What is the IMO number of MSC TARA III?

The IMO number recorded for MSC TARA III is 9259381. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MSC TARA III?

The currently recorded MMSI for MSC TARA III is 636021139. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MSC TARA III?

MSC TARA III is recorded as a Container Ship.

When was MSC TARA III built?

The recorded year built for MSC TARA III is 2003.

How long is MSC TARA III?

The recorded length of MSC TARA III is 199.93 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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