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MSC TARA III — Cargo · IMO 9259381

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MSC TARA III is currently at anchor in the Mozambique Channel, at 19.9376° S, 35.1792° E. It is sailing from NACALA to BEIRA ANCH with an ETA of 16 Oct 2026, 02:29 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 12:03 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.2 kn
Speed
215.0°
/ 94°
Course / Heading
8.8 m
Static Draught
10.6 m
Current Draught

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NACALAMZMNC
ATD
08:33 UTCOct 14, 2026
ETA
02:29 UTCOct 16, 2026
MSC TARA III

MSC TARA III

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9259381
IMO Number
636021139
MMSI
5LCM6
Call Sign

Specifications

200 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
33,232 t
Deadweight
27,227 t
Gross Tonnage
19,560 kW
Engine Power
NAIKAI SHIPBUILDING SETODA FACTORY - ONOMICHI, JAPAN
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MSC TARA III

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC TARA III — Cargo

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 27,227 GT, and a dead weight of 33,232 tonnes, MSC TARA III is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by H.SCHEPERS BEREEDERUNG - ELSFLETH, GERMANY, built by NAIKAI SHIPBUILDING SETODA FACTORY - ONOMICHI, JAPAN.

MSC TARA III route and voyage history

MSC TARA III is currently on a voyage from NACALA to BEIRA ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-16T02:29:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC TARA 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 TARA III is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC TARA III can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636021139
  • IMO: 9259381
  • Call sign: 5LCM6
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC TARA III right now?

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MSC TARA III is currently at anchor in the Mozambique Channel. It is sailing from NACALA to BEIRA ANCH with an ETA of 16 Oct 2026, 02:29 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 TARA III?

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MSC TARA III broadcasts MMSI 636021139 and is registered as IMO 9259381, with call sign 5LCM6. 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 TARA III?

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MSC TARA 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 TARA III?

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

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MSC TARA III is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC TARA 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 TARA III has a gross tonnage of 27,227 GT.

MSC TARA III — Key Facts

MMSI
636021139
IMO number
9259381
Call sign
5LCM6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.2 knots
Course over ground
215.0°
Heading
94°
Last known position
-19.9376°, 35.1792°
Destination
BEIRA ANCH
ETA
2026-10-16T02:29:00Z
Departure port
NACALA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-14T08:33:00Z
Current draught
10.6 m
Maximum static draught
8.8 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
27227
Dead weight
33232 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T12:03:00Z