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CHARLES DARWIN — Dredger · IMO 9528079

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Latitude / Longitude

25° 30.334' N
54° 55.296' E

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
23.0°
/ 23°
Course / Heading
12.5 m
Static Draught
12.5 m
Current Draught
ATD
Apr 12, 2026, 05:05 UTC
ETA
Jun 22, 2026, 06:18 UTC
From
JEBEL ALI
To
JEBEL ALI ANCH
Record Route
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ATD
05:05 UTCApr 12, 2026
JEBEL ALI ANCH
ETA
06:18 UTCJun 22, 2026
CHARLES DARWIN

CHARLES DARWIN

Identity

Dredger
Type
Luxembourg flagLU
Flag
9528079
IMO Number
253422000
MMSI
LXWN
Call Sign

Specifications

183 m × 40 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
54,141 t
Deadweight
32,394 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ASTILLERO LA NAVAL - SESTAO, SPAIN
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About CHARLES DARWIN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHARLES DARWIN — Dredger

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 32,394 GT, and a dead weight of 54,141 tonnes, CHARLES DARWIN is a dredger registered under the Luxembourg flag. The vessel is owned by JAN DE NUL GROUP - LUXEMBOURG, built by ASTILLERO LA NAVAL - SESTAO, SPAIN.

CHARLES DARWIN route and voyage history

CHARLES DARWIN is currently on a voyage from JEBEL ALI to JEBEL ALI ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-22T06:18:00Z. The live route and current course of CHARLES DARWIN are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass. View CHARLES DARWIN's full route replay to see voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement.

Vessel class and identifiers

CHARLES DARWIN is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as CHARLES DARWIN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for CHARLES DARWIN?+
CHARLES DARWIN broadcasts MMSI 253422000 and is registered as IMO 9528079, with call sign LXWN. 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 CHARLES DARWIN?+
CHARLES DARWIN is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the LU flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full LU flag list at /flag/lu.
How can I see the live position of CHARLES DARWIN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHARLES DARWIN 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 CHARLES DARWIN'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 CHARLES DARWIN?+
CHARLES DARWIN is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a dredger, CHARLES DARWIN sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special. CHARLES DARWIN has a gross tonnage of 32,394 GT.

CHARLES DARWIN — Key Facts

MMSI
253422000
IMO number
9528079
Call sign
LXWN
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
LU
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
23.0°
Heading
23°
Last known position
25.5056°, 54.9216°
Destination
JEBEL ALI ANCH
ETA
2026-06-22T06:18:00Z
Departure port
JEBEL ALI
Actual time of departure
2026-04-12T05:05:00Z
Current draught
12.5 m
Maximum static draught
12.5 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
32394
Dead weight
54141 t
AIS last updated
2026-06-23T13:17:47Z