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MSC CHARLESTON VIII — Cargo · IMO 9299537

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MSC CHARLESTON VIII was last reported under way in the South China Sea, at 21.9860° N, 115.1977° E, on 7 Nov 2026, 15:52 UTC. It was sailing from SHANGHAI to NANSHA with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
8.1 kn
Speed
240.0°
/ 242°
Course / Heading
13.4 m
Static Draught
13.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
11:13 UTCNov 5, 2026
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ETA
22:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
MSC CHARLESTON VIII

MSC CHARLESTON VIII

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9299537
IMO Number
255806367
MMSI
CQEF4
Call Sign

Specifications

325 m × 43 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
105,014 t
Deadweight
89,954 t
Gross Tonnage
68,640 kW
Engine Power
HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MSC CHARLESTON VIII

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC CHARLESTON VIII — Cargo

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 89,954 GT, and a dead weight of 105,014 tonnes, MSC CHARLESTON VIII is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by OFFEN REEDEREI - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

MSC CHARLESTON VIII route and voyage history

MSC CHARLESTON VIII is currently on a voyage from SHANGHAI to NANSHA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T22:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC CHARLESTON VIII 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 CHARLESTON VIII is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC CHARLESTON VIII can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 255806367
  • IMO: 9299537
  • Call sign: CQEF4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC CHARLESTON VIII right now?

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MSC CHARLESTON VIII was last reported under way in the South China Sea, on 7 Nov 2026, 15:52 UTC. It was sailing from SHANGHAI to NANSHA with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 22:00 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 CHARLESTON VIII?

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MSC CHARLESTON VIII broadcasts MMSI 255806367 and is registered as IMO 9299537, with call sign CQEF4. 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 CHARLESTON VIII?

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MSC CHARLESTON VIII 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 CHARLESTON VIII?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC CHARLESTON VIII 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 CHARLESTON VIII'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 CHARLESTON VIII?

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MSC CHARLESTON VIII is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC CHARLESTON VIII 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 CHARLESTON VIII has a gross tonnage of 89,954 GT.

MSC CHARLESTON VIII — Key Facts

MMSI
255806367
IMO number
9299537
Call sign
CQEF4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
8.1 knots
Course over ground
240.0°
Heading
242°
Last known position
21.9860°, 115.1977°
Destination
NANSHA
ETA
2026-11-07T22:00:00Z
Departure port
SHANGHAI
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T11:13:00Z
Current draught
13.5 m
Maximum static draught
13.4 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
89954
Dead weight
105014 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T15:52:00Z