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SHORTHORN EXPRESS — Cargo · IMO 9167318

LUUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of SHORTHORN EXPRESS at 37° 29.062' N, 24° 18.980' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

SHORTHORN EXPRESS has not broadcast an AIS position for 122 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Mediterranean Sea, at 37.4844° N, 24.3163° E, on 9 May 2026, 14:25 UTC. It was sailing from MONTEVIDEO to CARTAGENA.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.7 kn
Speed
220.8°
/ 219°
Course / Heading
4.9 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
00:56 UTCApr 2, 2026
ETA
12:00 UTCMay 29, 2026
SHORTHORN EXPRESS

SHORTHORN EXPRESS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Luxembourg flagLU
Flag
9167318
IMO Number
253595000
MMSI
LXSJ
Call Sign

Specifications

117 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
1998-01-01
Year Built
4,422 t
Deadweight
6,872 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
VAN DIEPEN SHIPYARD - WATERHUIZEN, NETHERLANDS
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of MONTEVIDEO
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for MONTEVIDEO (UYMVD).
Destination Port
Port of CARTAGENA
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About SHORTHORN EXPRESS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SHORTHORN EXPRESS — Cargo

Built in 1998, with a gross tonnage of 6,872 GT, and a dead weight of 4,422 tonnes, SHORTHORN EXPRESS is a cargo registered under the Luxembourg flag. The vessel is owned by VROON LIVESTOCK - BRESKENS, NETHERLANDS, built by VAN DIEPEN SHIPYARD - WATERHUIZEN, NETHERLANDS.

SHORTHORN EXPRESS route and voyage history

SHORTHORN EXPRESS is currently on a voyage from MONTEVIDEO to CARTAGENA with an estimated arrival on 2026-05-29T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of SHORTHORN EXPRESS 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

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

  • MMSI: 253595000
  • IMO: 9167318
  • Call sign: LXSJ
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Luxembourg

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SHORTHORN EXPRESS right now?+
SHORTHORN EXPRESS has not broadcast an AIS position for 122 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Mediterranean Sea, on 9 May 2026, 14:25 UTC. It was sailing from MONTEVIDEO to CARTAGENA. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for SHORTHORN EXPRESS?+
SHORTHORN EXPRESS broadcasts MMSI 253595000 and is registered as IMO 9167318, with call sign LXSJ. 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 SHORTHORN EXPRESS?+
SHORTHORN EXPRESS is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the LU 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 LU flag list at /flag/lu.
How can I see the live position of SHORTHORN EXPRESS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SHORTHORN EXPRESS 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 SHORTHORN EXPRESS'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 SHORTHORN EXPRESS?+
SHORTHORN EXPRESS is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, SHORTHORN EXPRESS 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. SHORTHORN EXPRESS has a gross tonnage of 6,872 GT.

SHORTHORN EXPRESS — Key Facts

MMSI
253595000
IMO number
9167318
Call sign
LXSJ
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LU
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.7 knots
Course over ground
220.8°
Heading
219°
Last known position
37.4844°, 24.3163°
Destination
CARTAGENA
ETA
2026-05-29T12:00:00Z
Departure port
MONTEVIDEO
Actual time of departure
2026-04-02T00:56:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
4.9 m
Year built
1998-01-01
Gross tonnage
6872
Dead weight
4422 t
AIS last updated
2026-05-09T14:25:00Z