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MSC BANU III — Cargo · IMO 9263332

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MSC BANU III is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 39.4461° N, 0.0163° E, making 1.3 knots on a course of 195°. It is sailing from PIRAEUS to VALENCIA with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 02:46 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
1.3 kn
Speed
195.4°
/ 115°
Course / Heading
9.4 m
Static Draught
9 m
Current Draught

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PIRAEUSGRPIR
ATD
13:51 UTCOct 29, 2026
ETA
04:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
MSC BANU III

MSC BANU III

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9263332
IMO Number
372972000
MMSI
3ELK7
Call Sign

Specifications

231 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
Year Built
42,186 t
Deadweight
36,082 t
Gross Tonnage
43,100 kW
Engine Power
SHANGHAI SHIPYARD - SHANGHAI, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MSC BANU III

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC BANU III — Cargo

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 36,082 GT, and a dead weight of 42,186 tonnes, MSC BANU III is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING - GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, built by SHANGHAI SHIPYARD - SHANGHAI, CHINA.

MSC BANU III route and voyage history

MSC BANU III is currently on a voyage from PIRAEUS to VALENCIA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T04:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC BANU 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 BANU III is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC BANU III can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 372972000
  • IMO: 9263332
  • Call sign: 3ELK7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC BANU III right now?

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MSC BANU III is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from PIRAEUS to VALENCIA with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 04:00 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 BANU III?

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MSC BANU III broadcasts MMSI 372972000 and is registered as IMO 9263332, with call sign 3ELK7. 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 BANU III?

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MSC BANU 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 BANU III?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC BANU 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 BANU 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 BANU III?

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MSC BANU III is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC BANU 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 BANU III has a gross tonnage of 36,082 GT.

MSC BANU III — Key Facts

MMSI
372972000
IMO number
9263332
Call sign
3ELK7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
1.3 knots
Course over ground
195.4°
Heading
115°
Last known position
39.4461°, 0.0163°
Destination
VALENCIA
ETA
2026-11-07T04:00:00Z
Departure port
PIRAEUS
Actual time of departure
2026-10-29T13:51:00Z
Current draught
9 m
Maximum static draught
9.4 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
36082
Dead weight
42186 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T02:46:23Z