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LINK SUN — Cargo · IMO 8805597

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World map showing the last known position of LINK SUN at 58° 16.145' N, 2° 20.920' E
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LINK SUN is currently under way in the North Sea, at 58.2691° N, 2.3487° E, making 10.5 knots on a course of 276°. It is sailing from HOLMESTRAND to KYLE OF LOCHALSH with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 06:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 19:02 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.5 kn
Speed
276.0°
/ 276°
Course / Heading
5.2 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:12 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
06:30 UTCSep 10, 2026
LINK SUN

LINK SUN

Identity

Cargo
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
8805597
IMO Number
257969000
MMSI
LAQW8
Call Sign

Specifications

107 m × 17 m
Length × Breadth
1988-01-01
Year Built
4,452 t
Deadweight
5,593 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT - HAMBURG, GERMANY
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of HOLMESTRAND
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Destination Port
Port of KYLE OF LOCHALSH
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About LINK SUN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

LINK SUN — Cargo

Built in 1988, with a gross tonnage of 5,593 GT, and a dead weight of 4,452 tonnes, LINK SUN is a cargo registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is owned by WESTCO - SKARHAMN, SWEDEN, built by SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT - HAMBURG, GERMANY.

LINK SUN route and voyage history

LINK SUN is currently on a voyage from HOLMESTRAND to KYLE OF LOCHALSH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T06:30:00Z. The live route and current course of LINK SUN 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

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

  • MMSI: 257969000
  • IMO: 8805597
  • Call sign: LAQW8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LINK SUN right now?+
LINK SUN is currently under way in the North Sea. It is sailing from HOLMESTRAND to KYLE OF LOCHALSH with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 06:30 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 LINK SUN?+
LINK SUN broadcasts MMSI 257969000 and is registered as IMO 8805597, with call sign LAQW8. 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 LINK SUN?+
LINK SUN is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the NO 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 NO flag list at /flag/no.
How can I see the live position of LINK SUN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from LINK SUN 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 LINK SUN'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 LINK SUN?+
LINK SUN is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, LINK SUN 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. LINK SUN has a gross tonnage of 5,593 GT.

LINK SUN — Key Facts

MMSI
257969000
IMO number
8805597
Call sign
LAQW8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.5 knots
Course over ground
276.0°
Heading
276°
Last known position
58.2691°, 2.3487°
Destination
KYLE OF LOCHALSH
ETA
2026-09-10T06:30:00Z
Departure port
HOLMESTRAND
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T13:12:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
5.2 m
Year built
1988-01-01
Gross tonnage
5593
Dead weight
4452 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T19:02:00Z