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ARA ROTTERDAM — Cargo · IMO 9549566

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ARA ROTTERDAM is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 20.0945° N, 84.4578° W, making 12.0 knots on a course of 313°. It is sailing from TAICANG to HOUSTON with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 14:31 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.0 kn
Speed
313.0°
/ 355°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:28 UTCOct 3, 2026
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ETA
04:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
ARA ROTTERDAM

ARA ROTTERDAM

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9549566
IMO Number
255915572
MMSI
CQ2030
Call Sign

Specifications

146 m × 20 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
13,524 t
Deadweight
9,963 t
Gross Tonnage
6,000 kW
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About ARA ROTTERDAM

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ARA ROTTERDAM — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 9,963 GT, and a dead weight of 13,524 tonnes, ARA ROTTERDAM is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by STELLAR NAVIGATION ST.PETERSBURG, Russian Federation, built by DAMEN SHIPYARD GORINCHEM - GORINCHEM, NETHERLANDS.

ARA ROTTERDAM route and voyage history

ARA ROTTERDAM is currently on a voyage from TAICANG to HOUSTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T04:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ARA ROTTERDAM 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

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

  • MMSI: 255915572
  • IMO: 9549566
  • Call sign: CQ2030
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ARA ROTTERDAM right now?

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ARA ROTTERDAM is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from TAICANG to HOUSTON with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 04:00 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 ARA ROTTERDAM?

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ARA ROTTERDAM broadcasts MMSI 255915572 and is registered as IMO 9549566, with call sign CQ2030. 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 ARA ROTTERDAM?

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ARA ROTTERDAM 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 ARA ROTTERDAM?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ARA ROTTERDAM 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 ARA ROTTERDAM'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 ARA ROTTERDAM?

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ARA ROTTERDAM is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ARA ROTTERDAM 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. ARA ROTTERDAM has a gross tonnage of 9,963 GT.

ARA ROTTERDAM — Key Facts

MMSI
255915572
IMO number
9549566
Call sign
CQ2030
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.0 knots
Course over ground
313.0°
Heading
355°
Last known position
20.0945°, -84.4578°
Destination
HOUSTON
ETA
2026-11-09T04:00:00Z
Departure port
TAICANG
Actual time of departure
2026-10-03T23:28:00Z
Current draught
6.9 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
9963
Dead weight
13524 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T14:31:00Z