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MSC MELANI III — Cargo · IMO 9399741

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MSC MELANI III is currently under way in the South Pacific Ocean, at 17.3606° S, 150.2295° W, making 17.7 knots on a course of 268°. It is sailing from PAPEETE to SYDNEY with an ETA of 17 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 07:09 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
17.7 kn
Speed
268.0°
/ 272°
Course / Heading
9.5 m
Static Draught
10.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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ATD
04:39 UTCNov 8, 2026
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SYDNEYAUSYD
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 17, 2026
MSC MELANI III

MSC MELANI III

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9399741
IMO Number
636017360
MMSI
A8OA2
Call Sign

Specifications

225 m × 31 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
35,358 t
Deadweight
32,901 t
Gross Tonnage
22,890 kW
Engine Power
ZHOUSHAN SHIPYARD - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MSC MELANI III

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC MELANI III — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 32,901 GT, and a dead weight of 35,358 tonnes, MSC MELANI III is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by NSC HOLDING - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by ZHOUSHAN SHIPYARD - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA.

MSC MELANI III route and voyage history

MSC MELANI III is currently on a voyage from PAPEETE to SYDNEY with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-17T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC MELANI 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 MELANI III is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC MELANI III can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636017360
  • IMO: 9399741
  • Call sign: A8OA2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC MELANI III right now?

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MSC MELANI III is currently under way in the South Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from PAPEETE to SYDNEY with an ETA of 17 Nov 2026, 12:00 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 MELANI III?

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MSC MELANI III broadcasts MMSI 636017360 and is registered as IMO 9399741, with call sign A8OA2. 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 MELANI III?

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MSC MELANI III is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the LR 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 LR flag list at /flag/lr.

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

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

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MSC MELANI III is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC MELANI 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 MELANI III has a gross tonnage of 32,901 GT.

MSC MELANI III — Key Facts

MMSI
636017360
IMO number
9399741
Call sign
A8OA2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
17.7 knots
Course over ground
268.0°
Heading
272°
Last known position
-17.3606°, -150.2295°
Destination
SYDNEY
ETA
2026-11-17T12:00:00Z
Departure port
PAPEETE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T04:39:00Z
Current draught
10.1 m
Maximum static draught
9.5 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
32901
Dead weight
35358 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T07:09:00Z