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MSC ALABAMA III — Cargo · IMO 9123166

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MSC ALABAMA III is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 4.7355° S, 11.7480° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 71°. It is sailing from LAS PALMAS to POINTE NOIRE with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 19:26 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 08:05 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
71.0°
/ 170°
Course / Heading
12.6 m
Static Draught
11.4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
00:10 UTCApr 10, 2026
ETA
19:26 UTCNov 7, 2026
MSC ALABAMA III

MSC ALABAMA III

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9123166
IMO Number
371602000
MMSI
3EDK7
Call Sign

Specifications

243 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
1996-01-01
Year Built
52,180 t
Deadweight
37,518 t
Gross Tonnage
28,960 kW
Engine Power
SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MSC ALABAMA III

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC ALABAMA III — Cargo

Built in 1996, with a gross tonnage of 37,518 GT, and a dead weight of 52,180 tonnes, MSC ALABAMA III is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING - GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, built by SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES.

MSC ALABAMA III route and voyage history

MSC ALABAMA III is currently on a voyage from LAS PALMAS to POINTE NOIRE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T19:26:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC ALABAMA III are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

MSC ALABAMA III is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC ALABAMA III can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 371602000
  • IMO: 9123166
  • Call sign: 3EDK7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC ALABAMA III right now?

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MSC ALABAMA III is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from LAS PALMAS to POINTE NOIRE with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 19:26 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

What are the identifiers for MSC ALABAMA III?

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MSC ALABAMA III broadcasts MMSI 371602000 and is registered as IMO 9123166, with call sign 3EDK7. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.

What type of ship is MSC ALABAMA III?

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MSC ALABAMA III is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the PA flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full PA flag list at /flag/pa.

How can I see the live position of MSC ALABAMA III?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC ALABAMA III above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.

How often is MSC ALABAMA III's position updated?

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AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.

What class is MSC ALABAMA III?

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MSC ALABAMA III is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC ALABAMA III sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. MSC ALABAMA III has a gross tonnage of 37,518 GT.

MSC ALABAMA III — Key Facts

MMSI
371602000
IMO number
9123166
Call sign
3EDK7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
71.0°
Heading
170°
Last known position
-4.7355°, 11.7480°
Destination
POINTE NOIRE
ETA
2026-11-07T19:26:00Z
Departure port
LAS PALMAS
Actual time of departure
2026-04-10T00:10:00Z
Current draught
11.4 m
Maximum static draught
12.6 m
Year built
1996-01-01
Gross tonnage
37518
Dead weight
52180 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T08:05:00Z