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ELBSUN — Cargo · IMO 9429261

PTMoored
World map showing the last known position of ELBSUN at 53° 31.995' N, 9° 57.076' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

ELBSUN has not broadcast an AIS position for 84 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Baltic Sea, at 53.5332° N, 9.9513° E, on 16 Jun 2026, 16:06 UTC. It was sailing from KIEL to BREMERHAVEN.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
338.9°
/ 344°
Course / Heading
7.1 m
Static Draught
8.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Germany flag
KIELDEKEL
ATD
22:11 UTCApr 13, 2026
ETA
12:00 UTCJul 18, 2026
ELBSUN

ELBSUN

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9429261
IMO Number
255806370
MMSI
CQEF7
Call Sign

Specifications

141 m × 23 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
12,283 t
Deadweight
9,983 t
Gross Tonnage
9,000 kW
Engine Power
FUJIAN MAWEI SHIPBUILDING - MAWEI, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of KIEL
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Destination Port
Port of BREMERHAVEN
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About ELBSUN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ELBSUN — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 9,983 GT, and a dead weight of 12,283 tonnes, ELBSUN is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by ECKHOFF REEDEREI - JORK, GERMANY, built by FUJIAN MAWEI SHIPBUILDING - MAWEI, CHINA.

ELBSUN route and voyage history

ELBSUN is currently on a voyage from KIEL to BREMERHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-18T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ELBSUN 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

ELBSUN is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ELBSUN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 255806370
  • IMO: 9429261
  • Call sign: CQEF7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ELBSUN right now?+
ELBSUN has not broadcast an AIS position for 84 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Baltic Sea, on 16 Jun 2026, 16:06 UTC. It was sailing from KIEL to BREMERHAVEN. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for ELBSUN?+
ELBSUN broadcasts MMSI 255806370 and is registered as IMO 9429261, with call sign CQEF7. 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 ELBSUN?+
ELBSUN 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 ELBSUN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ELBSUN 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 ELBSUN'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 ELBSUN?+
ELBSUN is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ELBSUN 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. ELBSUN has a gross tonnage of 9,983 GT.

ELBSUN — Key Facts

MMSI
255806370
IMO number
9429261
Call sign
CQEF7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
338.9°
Heading
344°
Last known position
53.5332°, 9.9513°
Destination
BREMERHAVEN
ETA
2026-07-18T12:00:00Z
Departure port
KIEL
Actual time of departure
2026-04-13T22:11:00Z
Current draught
8.6 m
Maximum static draught
7.1 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
9983
Dead weight
12283 t
AIS last updated
2026-06-16T16:06:52.865425Z