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MSC VALA II — Cargo · IMO 9344722

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World map showing the last known position of MSC VALA II at 55° 59.366' N, 6° 49.760' E
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MSC VALA II is currently under way in the North Sea, at 55.9894° N, 6.8293° E, making 9.8 knots on a course of 211°. It is sailing from KLAIPEDA to ANTWERP with an ETA of 9 Oct 2026, 00:01 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:06 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.8 kn
Speed
211.0°
/ 212°
Course / Heading
10.1 m
Static Draught
10.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
03:52 UTCSep 6, 2026
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ANTWERPBEANR
ETA
00:01 UTCOct 9, 2026
MSC VALA II

MSC VALA II

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9344722
IMO Number
255806257
MMSI
CQAR7
Call Sign

Specifications

179 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
22,263 t
Deadweight
17,360 t
Gross Tonnage
16,980 kW
Engine Power
JJ SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT - HAMBURG, GERMANY
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of KLAIPEDA
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About MSC VALA II

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC VALA II — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 17,360 GT, and a dead weight of 22,263 tonnes, MSC VALA II is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by DOHLE SCHIFFAHRT - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by JJ SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT - HAMBURG, GERMANY.

MSC VALA II route and voyage history

MSC VALA II is currently on a voyage from KLAIPEDA to ANTWERP with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-09T00:01:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC VALA II 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 VALA II is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC VALA II can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 255806257
  • IMO: 9344722
  • Call sign: CQAR7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC VALA II right now?+
MSC VALA II is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from KLAIPEDA to ANTWERP with an ETA of 9 Oct 2026, 00:01 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 VALA II?+
MSC VALA II broadcasts MMSI 255806257 and is registered as IMO 9344722, with call sign CQAR7. 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 VALA II?+
MSC VALA II 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 VALA II?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC VALA II 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 VALA II'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 MSC VALA II?+
MSC VALA II is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC VALA II 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 VALA II has a gross tonnage of 17,360 GT.

MSC VALA II — Key Facts

MMSI
255806257
IMO number
9344722
Call sign
CQAR7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.8 knots
Course over ground
211.0°
Heading
212°
Last known position
55.9894°, 6.8293°
Destination
ANTWERP
ETA
2026-10-09T00:01:00Z
Departure port
KLAIPEDA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T03:52:00Z
Current draught
10.9 m
Maximum static draught
10.1 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
17360
Dead weight
22263 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:06:00Z