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MSC PASSION III — Cargo · IMO 9399765

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World map showing the last known position of MSC PASSION III at 32° 43.039' N, 79° 47.952' W
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MSC PASSION III is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 32.7173° N, 79.7992° W, making 15.6 knots on a course of 298°. It is sailing from FREEPORT to CHARLESTON with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 11:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:49 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
15.6 kn
Speed
298.0°
/ 300°
Course / Heading
11.4 m
Static Draught
12.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:10 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
11:00 UTCSep 8, 2026
MSC PASSION III

MSC PASSION III

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9399765
IMO Number
636020354
MMSI
D5YV3
Call Sign

Specifications

225 m × 31 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
35,391 t
Deadweight
32,984 t
Gross Tonnage
22,890 kW
Engine Power
ZHOUSHAN SHIPYARD - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of FREEPORT
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Destination Port
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About MSC PASSION III

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC PASSION III — Cargo

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 32,984 GT, and a dead weight of 35,391 tonnes, MSC PASSION 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 PASSION III route and voyage history

MSC PASSION III is currently on a voyage from FREEPORT to CHARLESTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T11:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC PASSION 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 PASSION III is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC PASSION III can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636020354
  • IMO: 9399765
  • Call sign: D5YV3
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC PASSION III right now?+
MSC PASSION III is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from FREEPORT to CHARLESTON with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 11:00 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 PASSION III?+
MSC PASSION III broadcasts MMSI 636020354 and is registered as IMO 9399765, with call sign D5YV3. 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 PASSION III?+
MSC PASSION 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 PASSION III?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC PASSION 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 PASSION III's position updated?+
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 PASSION III?+
MSC PASSION III is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC PASSION 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 PASSION III has a gross tonnage of 32,984 GT.

MSC PASSION III — Key Facts

MMSI
636020354
IMO number
9399765
Call sign
D5YV3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
15.6 knots
Course over ground
298.0°
Heading
300°
Last known position
32.7173°, -79.7992°
Destination
CHARLESTON
ETA
2026-09-08T11:00:00Z
Departure port
FREEPORT
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T13:10:00Z
Current draught
12.5 m
Maximum static draught
11.4 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
32984
Dead weight
35391 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:49:00Z