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SPAR CASTOR — Cargo · IMO 9719666

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SPAR CASTOR is currently under way in the Arabian Sea, at 19.6834° N, 68.5400° E, making 11.6 knots on a course of 13°. It is sailing from MEJILLONES to MUNDRA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 12:30 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 18:01 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.6 kn
Speed
13.0°
/ 14°
Course / Heading
7.2 m
Static Draught
12.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
11:00 UTCSep 27, 2026
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MUNDRAINMUN
ETA
12:30 UTCNov 8, 2026
SPAR CASTOR

SPAR CASTOR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9719666
IMO Number
258151000
MMSI
LAUF8
Call Sign

Specifications

199 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2018-01-01
Year Built
63,270 t
Deadweight
35,884 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAYANG SHIPBUILDING - YANGZHOU, CHINA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About SPAR CASTOR

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SPAR CASTOR — Cargo

Built in 2018, with a gross tonnage of 35,884 GT, and a dead weight of 63,270 tonnes, SPAR CASTOR is a cargo registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is built by DAYANG SHIPBUILDING - YANGZHOU, CHINA.

SPAR CASTOR route and voyage history

SPAR CASTOR is currently on a voyage from MEJILLONES to MUNDRA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T12:30:00Z. The live route and current course of SPAR CASTOR 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 SPAR CASTOR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 258151000
  • IMO: 9719666
  • Call sign: LAUF8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SPAR CASTOR right now?

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SPAR CASTOR is currently under way in the Arabian Sea. It is sailing from MEJILLONES to MUNDRA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 12:30 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 SPAR CASTOR?

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SPAR CASTOR broadcasts MMSI 258151000 and is registered as IMO 9719666, with call sign LAUF8 . 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 SPAR CASTOR?

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SPAR CASTOR 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 SPAR CASTOR?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SPAR CASTOR 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 SPAR CASTOR'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 SPAR CASTOR?

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As a cargo, SPAR CASTOR 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. SPAR CASTOR has a gross tonnage of 35,884 GT.

SPAR CASTOR — Key Facts

MMSI
258151000
IMO number
9719666
Call sign
LAUF8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.6 knots
Course over ground
13.0°
Heading
14°
Last known position
19.6834°, 68.5400°
Destination
MUNDRA
ETA
2026-11-08T12:30:00Z
Departure port
MEJILLONES
Actual time of departure
2026-09-27T11:00:00Z
Current draught
12.8 m
Maximum static draught
7.2 m
Year built
2018-01-01
Gross tonnage
35884
Dead weight
63270 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T18:01:00Z