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MSC TAMPICO V — Cargo · IMO 9317937

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MSC TAMPICO V is currently under way in the East China Sea, at 29.1380° N, 123.4669° E, making 10.3 knots on a course of 354°. It is sailing from PORT ELIZABETH to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 19:48 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.3 kn
Speed
354.0°
/ 8°
Course / Heading
10.5 m
Static Draught
9.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
09:42 UTCOct 17, 2026
ETA
10:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
MSC TAMPICO V

MSC TAMPICO V

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9317937
IMO Number
255790000
MMSI
CQMD
Call Sign

Specifications

294 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
53,911 t
Deadweight
54,150 t
Gross Tonnage
51,458 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About MSC TAMPICO V

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC TAMPICO V — Cargo

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 54,150 GT, and a dead weight of 53,911 tonnes, MSC TAMPICO V is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by PATJENS REEDEREI - DROCHTERSEN, GERMANY, built by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

MSC TAMPICO V route and voyage history

MSC TAMPICO V is currently on a voyage from PORT ELIZABETH to SHANGHAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC TAMPICO V 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 TAMPICO V is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC TAMPICO V can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 255790000
  • IMO: 9317937
  • Call sign: CQMD
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC TAMPICO V right now?

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MSC TAMPICO V is currently under way in the East China Sea. It is sailing from PORT ELIZABETH to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 10:00 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 MSC TAMPICO V?

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MSC TAMPICO V broadcasts MMSI 255790000 and is registered as IMO 9317937, with call sign CQMD. 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 TAMPICO V?

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MSC TAMPICO V is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the PT 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 PT flag list at /flag/pt.

How can I see the live position of MSC TAMPICO V?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC TAMPICO V 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 TAMPICO V'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 TAMPICO V?

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MSC TAMPICO V is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC TAMPICO V 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 TAMPICO V has a gross tonnage of 54,150 GT.

MSC TAMPICO V — Key Facts

MMSI
255790000
IMO number
9317937
Call sign
CQMD
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.3 knots
Course over ground
354.0°
Heading
8°
Last known position
29.1380°, 123.4669°
Destination
SHANGHAI
ETA
2026-11-07T10:00:00Z
Departure port
PORT ELIZABETH
Actual time of departure
2026-10-17T09:42:00Z
Current draught
9.5 m
Maximum static draught
10.5 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
54150
Dead weight
53911 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T19:48:00Z