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MSC MICHELA — Cargo · IMO 9720512

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MSC MICHELA is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 25.9726° S, 48.3514° W, making 2.0 knots on a course of 345°. It is sailing from PARANAGUA to ITAPOA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 08:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 11:47 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
2.0 kn
Speed
345.0°
/ 72°
Course / Heading
12.5 m
Static Draught
11.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
04:20 UTCNov 8, 2026
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ITAPOABRIOA
ETA
08:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
MSC MICHELA

MSC MICHELA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9720512
IMO Number
255805929
MMSI
CQID5
Call Sign

Specifications

300 m × 48 m
Length × Breadth
2016-01-01
Year Built
131,034 t
Deadweight
95,514 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MSC MICHELA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC MICHELA — Cargo

Built in 2016, with a gross tonnage of 95,514 GT, and a dead weight of 131,034 tonnes, MSC MICHELA is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by HANYUAN SHANGHAI SHIP - SHANGHAI, CHINA.

MSC MICHELA route and voyage history

MSC MICHELA is currently on a voyage from PARANAGUA to ITAPOA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T08:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC MICHELA 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 MICHELA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC MICHELA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 255805929
  • IMO: 9720512
  • Call sign: CQID5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC MICHELA right now?

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MSC MICHELA is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from PARANAGUA to ITAPOA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 08:00 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 MICHELA?

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MSC MICHELA broadcasts MMSI 255805929 and is registered as IMO 9720512, with call sign CQID5. 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 MICHELA?

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MSC MICHELA 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 MICHELA?

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

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

MSC MICHELA — Key Facts

MMSI
255805929
IMO number
9720512
Call sign
CQID5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
2.0 knots
Course over ground
345.0°
Heading
72°
Last known position
-25.9726°, -48.3514°
Destination
ITAPOA
ETA
2026-11-08T08:00:00Z
Departure port
PARANAGUA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T04:20:00Z
Current draught
11.5 m
Maximum static draught
12.5 m
Year built
2016-01-01
Gross tonnage
95514
Dead weight
131034 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T11:47:00Z