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ROYAL CLIPPER — Passenger · IMO 8712178

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World map showing the last known position of ROYAL CLIPPER at 40° 53.460' N, 12° 58.678' E
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ROYAL CLIPPER was last reported at anchor in the Mediterranean Sea, at 40.8910° N, 12.9780° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 10:06 UTC. It was sailing from SIRACUSA to PONZA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 07:00 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
285.0°
/ 312°
Course / Heading
6.2 m
Static Draught
6.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
16:42 UTCSep 5, 2026
Italy flag
PONZAITPNZ
ETA
07:00 UTCSep 8, 2026
ROYAL CLIPPER

ROYAL CLIPPER

Identity

Passenger
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
8712178
IMO Number
215813000
MMSI
9HA2796
Call Sign

Specifications

137 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
1,000 t
Deadweight
4,425 t
Gross Tonnage
1,865 kW
Engine Power
GDANSK SHIPYARD - GDANSK, POLAND
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of SIRACUSA
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Destination Port
Port of PONZA
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About ROYAL CLIPPER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ROYAL CLIPPER — Passenger

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 4,425 GT, and a dead weight of 1,000 tonnes, ROYAL CLIPPER is a passenger registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by STAR CLIPPERS - MONACO, built by GDANSK SHIPYARD - GDANSK, POLAND.

ROYAL CLIPPER route and voyage history

ROYAL CLIPPER is currently on a voyage from SIRACUSA to PONZA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T07:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ROYAL CLIPPER 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

ROYAL CLIPPER is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ROYAL CLIPPER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 215813000
  • IMO: 8712178
  • Call sign: 9HA2796
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ROYAL CLIPPER right now?+
ROYAL CLIPPER was last reported at anchor in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor, on 8 Sep 2026, 10:06 UTC. It was sailing from SIRACUSA to PONZA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 07:00 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 ROYAL CLIPPER?+
ROYAL CLIPPER broadcasts MMSI 215813000 and is registered as IMO 8712178, with call sign 9HA2796. 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 ROYAL CLIPPER?+
ROYAL CLIPPER is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the MT flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full MT flag list at /flag/mt.
How can I see the live position of ROYAL CLIPPER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ROYAL CLIPPER 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 ROYAL CLIPPER'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 ROYAL CLIPPER?+
ROYAL CLIPPER is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, ROYAL CLIPPER sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. ROYAL CLIPPER has a gross tonnage of 4,425 GT.

ROYAL CLIPPER — Key Facts

MMSI
215813000
IMO number
8712178
Call sign
9HA2796
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
285.0°
Heading
312°
Last known position
40.8910°, 12.9780°
Destination
PONZA
ETA
2026-09-08T07:00:00Z
Departure port
SIRACUSA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T16:42:00Z
Current draught
6.2 m
Maximum static draught
6.2 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
4425
Dead weight
1000 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T10:06:00Z