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VASCO DA GAMA — Passenger · IMO 8919245

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VASCO DA GAMA is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 42.8720° N, 10.0962° W, making 13.5 knots on a course of 179°. It is sailing from HAMBURG to VIGO with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 05:15 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 23:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.5 kn
Speed
179.0°
/ 177°
Course / Heading
7.8 m
Static Draught
7.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
19:35 UTCNov 3, 2026
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ETA
05:15 UTCNov 7, 2026
VASCO DA GAMA

VASCO DA GAMA

Identity

Passenger
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
8919245
IMO Number
255806445
MMSI
CQEP2
Call Sign

Specifications

219 m × 34 m
Length × Breadth
1993-01-01
Year Built
7,637 t
Deadweight
55,877 t
Gross Tonnage
34,800 kW
Engine Power
FINCANTIERI TRIESTE - TRIESTE, ITALY
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About VASCO DA GAMA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VASCO DA GAMA — Passenger

Built in 1993, with a gross tonnage of 55,877 GT, and a dead weight of 7,637 tonnes, VASCO DA GAMA is a passenger registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by HOLLAND AMERICA LINE - SEATTLE WA, United States (USA), built by FINCANTIERI TRIESTE - TRIESTE, ITALY.

VASCO DA GAMA route and voyage history

VASCO DA GAMA is currently on a voyage from HAMBURG to VIGO with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T05:15:00Z. The live route and current course of VASCO DA GAMA 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

VASCO DA GAMA is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VASCO DA GAMA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 255806445
  • IMO: 8919245
  • Call sign: CQEP2
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VASCO DA GAMA right now?

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VASCO DA GAMA is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from HAMBURG to VIGO with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 05:15 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 VASCO DA GAMA?

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VASCO DA GAMA broadcasts MMSI 255806445 and is registered as IMO 8919245, with call sign CQEP2. 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 VASCO DA GAMA?

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VASCO DA GAMA is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the PT flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full PT flag list at /flag/pt.

How can I see the live position of VASCO DA GAMA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VASCO DA GAMA 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 VASCO DA GAMA'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 VASCO DA GAMA?

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VASCO DA GAMA is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, VASCO DA GAMA sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. VASCO DA GAMA has a gross tonnage of 55,877 GT.

VASCO DA GAMA — Key Facts

MMSI
255806445
IMO number
8919245
Call sign
CQEP2
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.5 knots
Course over ground
179.0°
Heading
177°
Last known position
42.8720°, -10.0962°
Destination
VIGO
ETA
2026-11-07T05:15:00Z
Departure port
HAMBURG
Actual time of departure
2026-11-03T19:35:00Z
Current draught
7.8 m
Maximum static draught
7.8 m
Year built
1993-01-01
Gross tonnage
55877
Dead weight
7637 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T23:00:00Z