MSC ALABAMA III
- Vessel Type: Cargo
- MMSI: 371602000
- IMO: 9123166
- Call sign: 3EDK7
MSC ALABAMA III (IMO: 9123166) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Panama flag. It has an overall length of 797 feets and a beam of 105 feets.
MSC ALABAMA III position reported at 05/25/2026 03:00:01 UTC:
Latitude: -0.198088, Longitude -0.198088 longitude
Visited ports: Valencia, Napoli, Genova, Las Palmas, Sines, Le Havre, Ijmuiden, Velsen Noord, Fondeadero De Cies, Shotley, Felixstowe, Harwich, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Cape Town, Colombo, Da Chan Bay, Manila, Tanjung Pelepas Anch, Jubilee Star, Cs Prosperity
MSC ALABAMA III
Vessel Identification
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | MSC ALABAMA III |
| MMSI | 371602000 |
| IMO Number | 9123166 |
| Call Sign | 3EDK7 |
| Vessel Type | Container Ship |
| Flag State | Panama |
| Flag Code | 3E |
Specifications
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 37,398 GT |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) | 42,400 DWT |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 243 m |
| Beam | 32.2 m |
| Draft | 11.5 m |
| TEU Capacity | ~2,702 TEU |
| Year Built | 1997 |
Propulsion
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | MAN B&W Diesel (Two-stroke slow-speed) |
| Propulsion | Single Screw |
| Service Speed | ~20 knots |
Shipyard
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Builder | Daewoo Heavy Industries |
| Build Country | South Korea |
| Year Delivered | 1997 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Commercial Operator | MSC - Mediterranean Shipping Company |
| Operator Country | Switzerland (Geneva HQ) |
Operating Region
- Primary Trade Routes: Global container trade routes operated under MSC network
- Typical Regions: Transatlantic, Mediterranean, and inter-regional feeder services
- Port State Controls: Subject to inspections under Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, and USCG regimes
Vessel Description
The MSC ALABAMA III (IMO: 9123166) is a Panamax-class container vessel built in 1997 at Daewoo Heavy Industries in South Korea. Operating under the Panamanian flag and registered under call sign 3EDK7, the vessel is operated commercially by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), one of the world's largest container shipping lines headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
With a capacity of approximately 2,702 TEU and a deadweight of 42,400 tonnes, the vessel is representative of late-1990s Panamax container ship design. She fits within the classic Panamax envelope with a beam of 32.2 m, allowing transit of the original Panama Canal locks.
The vessel serves as part of MSC's extensive global fleet, which spans hundreds of vessels operating across all major international trade corridors.
Data Notice: All data presented is sourced from publicly available maritime registries (IMO GISIS, MarineTraffic, Equasis). Users should verify current operational status and ownership details through official maritime databases, as vessel particulars and operator assignments may change over time.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| VALENCIA | Port | 5/24/2026 |
| NAPOLI | Port | 5/18/2026 |
| GENOVA | Port | 5/15/2026 |
| LAS PALMAS | Port | 5/6/2026 |
| SINES | Port | 4/3/2026 |
| LE HAVRE | Port | 3/29/2026 |
| IJMUIDEN | Port | 3/27/2026 |
| VELSEN NOORD | Port | 3/27/2026 |
| VELSEN NOORD | Port | 3/26/2026 |
| SINES | Port | 3/13/2026 |
| FONDEADERO DE CIES | Anchorage | 3/10/2026 |
| LE HAVRE | Port | 3/4/2026 |
| SHOTLEY | Marina | 3/1/2026 |
| FELIXSTOWE | Port | 3/1/2026 |
| SHOTLEY | Marina | 2/28/2026 |
| HARWICH | Port | 2/28/2026 |
| GDYNIA | Port | 2/25/2026 |
| KLAIPEDA | Port | 2/21/2026 |
| LAS PALMAS | Port | 2/5/2026 |
| CAPE TOWN | Port | 10/23/2025 |
| COLOMBO | Port | 7/16/2025 |
| DA CHAN BAY | Port | 6/6/2025 |
| MANILA | Port | 3/1/2025 |
| TANJUNG PELEPAS ANCH | Anchorage | 10/21/2024 |
| JUBILEE STAR | Offshore Terminal | 10/18/2024 |
| CS PROSPERITY | Offshore Terminal | 9/24/2024 |
| TANJUNG PELEPAS ANCH | Anchorage | 9/3/2024 |