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MSC SOFIA CELESTE — Cargo - Hazard X (Major) · IMO 9702091

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Latitude / Longitude

25° 48.866' S
1° 45.969' E

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
17.0 kn
Speed
121.0°
/ 121°
Course / Heading
11.2 m
Static Draught
11.9 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jun 4, 2026, 02:23 UTC
ETA
Jul 1, 2026, 15:30 UTC
From
CRISTOBAL
To
HAMBANTOTA
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ATD
02:23 UTCJun 4, 2026
ETA
15:30 UTCJul 1, 2026
MSC SOFIA CELESTE

MSC SOFIA CELESTE

Identity

Cargo - Hazard X (Major)
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9702091
IMO Number
255806495
MMSI
CQEV4
Call Sign

Specifications

300 m × 48 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
110,039 t
Deadweight
96,331 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DALIAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY GROUP - DALIAN, CHINA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Port of HAMBANTOTA
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About MSC SOFIA CELESTE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC SOFIA CELESTE — Cargo - Hazard X (Major)

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 96,331 GT, and a dead weight of 110,039 tonnes, MSC SOFIA CELESTE is a cargo - hazard x (major) registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by CHINA INTERNATIONAL MARINE CONTAINERS GROUP - SHENZHEN, CHINA, built by DALIAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY GROUP - DALIAN, CHINA.

MSC SOFIA CELESTE route and voyage history

MSC SOFIA CELESTE is currently on a voyage from CRISTOBAL to HAMBANTOTA with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-01T15:30:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC SOFIA CELESTE are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass. View MSC SOFIA CELESTE's full route replay to see voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement.

Vessel class and identifiers

Vessels in the same class as MSC SOFIA CELESTE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo - hazard x (major) fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for MSC SOFIA CELESTE?+
MSC SOFIA CELESTE broadcasts MMSI 255806495 and is registered as IMO 9702091, with call sign CQEV4. 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 SOFIA CELESTE?+
MSC SOFIA CELESTE is classified as a cargo - hazard x (major) 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 - hazard x (major) fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full PT flag list at /flag/pt.
How can I see the live position of MSC SOFIA CELESTE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC SOFIA CELESTE 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 SOFIA CELESTE'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 SOFIA CELESTE?+
As a cargo - hazard x (major), MSC SOFIA CELESTE sits in the same design class as the other cargo - hazard x (major)s listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo - hazard x (major) directory at /vessel-type/cargo. MSC SOFIA CELESTE has a gross tonnage of 96,331 GT.

MSC SOFIA CELESTE — Key Facts

MMSI
255806495
IMO number
9702091
Call sign
CQEV4
Vessel type
Cargo - Hazard X (Major)
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
17.0 knots
Course over ground
121.0°
Heading
121°
Last known position
-25.8144°, 1.7662°
Destination
HAMBANTOTA
ETA
2026-07-01T15:30:00Z
Departure port
CRISTOBAL
Actual time of departure
2026-06-04T02:23:00Z
Current draught
11.9 m
Maximum static draught
11.2 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
96331
Dead weight
110039 t
AIS last updated
2026-06-18T08:12:00Z