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MSC ELMA — Cargo · IMO 9735218

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MSC ELMA was last reported in the North Sea, at 54.1143° N, 8.8534° E, on 6 Nov 2026, 15:03 UTC. It was sailing from NHAVA SHEVA to KHOR FAKKAN with an ETA of 28 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC.

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Engaged in Fishing
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
77.0°
/ 137°
Course / Heading
10.5 m
Static Draught
14.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
17:33 UTCOct 24, 2026
ETA
12:00 UTCOct 28, 2026
MSC ELMA

MSC ELMA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9735218
IMO Number
255805866
MMSI
CQZM
Call Sign

Specifications

300 m × 48 m
Length × Breadth
2016-01-01
Year Built
110,103 t
Deadweight
97,805 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JINHAI HEAVY INDUSTRY - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About MSC ELMA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC ELMA — Cargo

Built in 2016, with a gross tonnage of 97,805 GT, and a dead weight of 110,103 tonnes, MSC ELMA is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by SINOCEANIC SHIPPING - OSLO, NORWAY, built by JINHAI HEAVY INDUSTRY - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA.

MSC ELMA route and voyage history

MSC ELMA is currently on a voyage from NHAVA SHEVA to KHOR FAKKAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-28T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC ELMA 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

Vessels in the same class as MSC ELMA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 255805866
  • IMO: 9735218
  • Call sign: CQZM
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC ELMA right now?

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MSC ELMA was last reported in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 6 Nov 2026, 15:03 UTC. It was sailing from NHAVA SHEVA to KHOR FAKKAN with an ETA of 28 Oct 2026, 12:00 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 ELMA?

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MSC ELMA broadcasts MMSI 255805866 and is registered as IMO 9735218, with call sign CQZM. 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 ELMA?

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MSC ELMA 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 ELMA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC ELMA 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 ELMA'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 ELMA?

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As a cargo, MSC ELMA 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 ELMA has a gross tonnage of 97,805 GT.

MSC ELMA — Key Facts

MMSI
255805866
IMO number
9735218
Call sign
CQZM
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Engaged in Fishing
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
77.0°
Heading
137°
Last known position
54.1143°, 8.8534°
Destination
KHOR FAKKAN
ETA
2026-10-28T12:00:00Z
Departure port
NHAVA SHEVA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-24T17:33:00Z
Current draught
14.6 m
Maximum static draught
10.5 m
Year built
2016-01-01
Gross tonnage
97805
Dead weight
110103 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T15:03:00Z