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MSC BRANKA — Cargo · IMO 9720495

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MSC BRANKA is currently under way in the Yellow Sea, at 38.9874° N, 119.9791° E, making 4.6 knots on a course of 284°. It is sailing from CHANGXINDAO to TIANJIN with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 12:23 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
4.6 kn
Speed
284.0°
/ 307°
Course / Heading
10.4 m
Static Draught
10 m
Current Draught

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ATD
09:24 UTCNov 4, 2026
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TIANJINCNTXG
ETA
09:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
MSC BRANKA

MSC BRANKA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9720495
IMO Number
255805891
MMSI
CQYL
Call Sign

Specifications

300 m × 48 m
Length × Breadth
2016-01-01
Year Built
110,527 t
Deadweight
95,514 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JIANGNAN CHANGXING SHIPBUILDING - SHANGHAI, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MSC BRANKA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC BRANKA — Cargo

Built in 2016, with a gross tonnage of 95,514 GT, and a dead weight of 110,527 tonnes, MSC BRANKA is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is built by JIANGNAN CHANGXING SHIPBUILDING - SHANGHAI, CHINA.

MSC BRANKA route and voyage history

MSC BRANKA is currently on a voyage from CHANGXINDAO to TIANJIN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T09:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC BRANKA 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 BRANKA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC BRANKA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 255805891
  • IMO: 9720495
  • Call sign: CQYL
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC BRANKA right now?

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MSC BRANKA is currently under way in the Yellow Sea. It is sailing from CHANGXINDAO to TIANJIN with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 09:00 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 BRANKA?

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MSC BRANKA broadcasts MMSI 255805891 and is registered as IMO 9720495, with call sign CQYL. 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 BRANKA?

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MSC BRANKA 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 BRANKA?

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

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MSC BRANKA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC BRANKA 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 BRANKA has a gross tonnage of 95,514 GT.

MSC BRANKA — Key Facts

MMSI
255805891
IMO number
9720495
Call sign
CQYL
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
4.6 knots
Course over ground
284.0°
Heading
307°
Last known position
38.9874°, 119.9791°
Destination
TIANJIN
ETA
2026-11-07T09:00:00Z
Departure port
CHANGXINDAO
Actual time of departure
2026-11-04T09:24:00Z
Current draught
10 m
Maximum static draught
10.4 m
Year built
2016-01-01
Gross tonnage
95514
Dead weight
110527 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T12:23:00Z