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MSC TAKORADI VIII — Cargo · IMO 9983683

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World map showing the last known position of MSC TAKORADI VIII at 10° 33.967' S, 48° 25.454' E
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MSC TAKORADI VIII is currently under way in the Mozambique Channel, at 10.5661° S, 48.4242° E, making 16.2 knots on a course of 201°. It is sailing from MUNDRA to WALVIS BAY with an ETA of 16 Sep 2026, 00:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:56 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
16.2 kn
Speed
201.0°
/ 192°
Course / Heading
14.8 m
Static Draught
14.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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MUNDRAINMUN
ATD
08:32 UTCSep 2, 2026
ETA
00:00 UTCSep 16, 2026
MSC TAKORADI VIII

MSC TAKORADI VIII

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9983683
IMO Number
255915818
MMSI
CQ2276
Call Sign

Specifications

272 m × 43 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of MUNDRA
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Destination Port
Port of WALVIS BAY
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About MSC TAKORADI VIII

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC TAKORADI VIII — Cargo

MSC TAKORADI VIII is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag.

MSC TAKORADI VIII route and voyage history

MSC TAKORADI VIII is currently on a voyage from MUNDRA to WALVIS BAY with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC TAKORADI VIII 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

Vessels in the same class as MSC TAKORADI VIII can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 255915818
  • IMO: 9983683
  • Call sign: CQ2276
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC TAKORADI VIII right now?+
MSC TAKORADI VIII is currently under way in the Mozambique Channel. It is sailing from MUNDRA to WALVIS BAY with an ETA of 16 Sep 2026, 00:00 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 MSC TAKORADI VIII?+
MSC TAKORADI VIII broadcasts MMSI 255915818 and is registered as IMO 9983683, with call sign CQ2276. 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 TAKORADI VIII?+
MSC TAKORADI VIII 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 MSC TAKORADI VIII?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC TAKORADI VIII 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 TAKORADI VIII'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 TAKORADI VIII?+
As a cargo, MSC TAKORADI VIII 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.

MSC TAKORADI VIII — Key Facts

MMSI
255915818
IMO number
9983683
Call sign
CQ2276
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
16.2 knots
Course over ground
201.0°
Heading
192°
Last known position
-10.5661°, 48.4242°
Destination
WALVIS BAY
ETA
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z
Departure port
MUNDRA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-02T08:32:00Z
Current draught
14.1 m
Maximum static draught
14.8 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:56:00Z