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INDEPENDENT QUEST — Cargo · IMO 9246700

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INDEPENDENT QUEST is currently moored in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 39.8508° N, 75.3391° W. It is sailing from RINGASKIDDY to CHESTER with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 22:47 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:17 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
57.0°
/ 244°
Course / Heading
10.3 m
Static Draught
9.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
06:03 UTCAug 30, 2026
United States flag
CHESTERUSCHT
ETA
22:47 UTCSep 7, 2026
INDEPENDENT QUEST

INDEPENDENT QUEST

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9246700
IMO Number
255806481
MMSI
CQET6
Call Sign

Specifications

220 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
Year Built
41,743 t
Deadweight
35,881 t
Gross Tonnage
26,270 kW
Engine Power
NEW SZCZECIN SHIPYARD - SZCZECIN, POLAND
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of RINGASKIDDY
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Destination Port
Port of CHESTER
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About INDEPENDENT QUEST

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

INDEPENDENT QUEST — Cargo

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 35,881 GT, and a dead weight of 41,743 tonnes, INDEPENDENT QUEST is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by OLTMANN SCHIFFARHTS - STADE, GERMANY, built by NEW SZCZECIN SHIPYARD - SZCZECIN, POLAND.

INDEPENDENT QUEST route and voyage history

INDEPENDENT QUEST is currently on a voyage from RINGASKIDDY to CHESTER with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T22:47:00Z. The live route and current course of INDEPENDENT QUEST 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

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

  • MMSI: 255806481
  • IMO: 9246700
  • Call sign: CQET6
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is INDEPENDENT QUEST right now?+
INDEPENDENT QUEST is currently moored in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from RINGASKIDDY to CHESTER with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 22:47 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 INDEPENDENT QUEST?+
INDEPENDENT QUEST broadcasts MMSI 255806481 and is registered as IMO 9246700, with call sign CQET6. 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 INDEPENDENT QUEST?+
INDEPENDENT QUEST 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 INDEPENDENT QUEST?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from INDEPENDENT QUEST 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 INDEPENDENT QUEST'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 INDEPENDENT QUEST?+
INDEPENDENT QUEST is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, INDEPENDENT QUEST 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. INDEPENDENT QUEST has a gross tonnage of 35,881 GT.

INDEPENDENT QUEST — Key Facts

MMSI
255806481
IMO number
9246700
Call sign
CQET6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
57.0°
Heading
244°
Last known position
39.8508°, -75.3391°
Destination
CHESTER
ETA
2026-09-07T22:47:00Z
Departure port
RINGASKIDDY
Actual time of departure
2026-08-30T06:03:00Z
Current draught
9.5 m
Maximum static draught
10.3 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
35881
Dead weight
41743 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:17:00Z