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CMA CGM VELA — Cargo · IMO 9354923

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World map showing the last known position of CMA CGM VELA at 37° 23.050' N, 4° 58.279' E
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CMA CGM VELA is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 37.3842° N, 4.9713° E, making 17.1 knots on a course of 83°. It is sailing from ALGECIRAS to SUEZ CANAL with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 17:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 22:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
17.1 kn
Speed
83.4°
/ 84°
Course / Heading
12.6 m
Static Draught
15.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
07:09 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
17:30 UTCSep 12, 2026
CMA CGM VELA

CMA CGM VELA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
9354923
IMO Number
229457000
MMSI
9HA5500
Call Sign

Specifications

347 m × 46 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
131,831 t
Deadweight
128,600 t
Gross Tonnage
98,280 kW
Engine Power
DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of ALGECIRAS
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Destination Port
Port of SUEZ CANAL
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About CMA CGM VELA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CMA CGM VELA — Cargo

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 128,600 GT, and a dead weight of 131,831 tonnes, CMA CGM VELA is a cargo registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by CONTI HOLDING - MUNCHEN, GERMANY, built by DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA.

CMA CGM VELA route and voyage history

CMA CGM VELA is currently on a voyage from ALGECIRAS to SUEZ CANAL with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-12T17:30:00Z. The live route and current course of CMA CGM VELA 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

CMA CGM VELA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as CMA CGM VELA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 229457000
  • IMO: 9354923
  • Call sign: 9HA5500
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CMA CGM VELA right now?+
CMA CGM VELA is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from ALGECIRAS to SUEZ CANAL with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 17:30 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 CMA CGM VELA?+
CMA CGM VELA broadcasts MMSI 229457000 and is registered as IMO 9354923, with call sign 9HA5500. 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 CMA CGM VELA?+
CMA CGM VELA is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the MT 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 MT flag list at /flag/mt.
How can I see the live position of CMA CGM VELA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CMA CGM VELA 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 CMA CGM VELA'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 CMA CGM VELA?+
CMA CGM VELA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, CMA CGM VELA 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. CMA CGM VELA has a gross tonnage of 128,600 GT.

CMA CGM VELA — Key Facts

MMSI
229457000
IMO number
9354923
Call sign
9HA5500
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
17.1 knots
Course over ground
83.4°
Heading
84°
Last known position
37.3842°, 4.9713°
Destination
SUEZ CANAL
ETA
2026-09-12T17:30:00Z
Departure port
ALGECIRAS
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T07:09:00Z
Current draught
15.3 m
Maximum static draught
12.6 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
128600
Dead weight
131831 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T22:00:53Z