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VELA — Cargo · IMO 9330628

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World map showing the last known position of VELA at 10° 6.993' N, 110° 24.432' E
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VELA is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 10.1166° N, 110.4072° E, making 9.8 knots on a course of 214°. It is sailing from TIANJIN to VISAKHAPATNAM with an ETA of 16 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 09:29 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.8 kn
Speed
214.0°
/ 211°
Course / Heading
13 m
Static Draught
11.4 m
Current Draught

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China flag
TIANJINCNTXG
ATD
23:58 UTCAug 30, 2026
ETA
10:00 UTCSep 16, 2026
VELA

VELA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9330628
IMO Number
258868000
MMSI
LACD7
Call Sign

Specifications

190 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
53,565 t
Deadweight
32,583 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
VINASHIN NASICO - HAIPHONG, VIETNAM
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of TIANJIN
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Destination Port
Port of VISAKHAPATNAM
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About VELA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VELA — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 32,583 GT, and a dead weight of 53,565 tonnes, VELA is a cargo registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is owned by SEVEN SEAS CARRIERS - BERGEN, NORWAY, built by VINASHIN NASICO - HAIPHONG, VIETNAM.

VELA route and voyage history

VELA is currently on a voyage from TIANJIN to VISAKHAPATNAM with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-16T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of VELA 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

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

  • MMSI: 258868000
  • IMO: 9330628
  • Call sign: LACD7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VELA right now?+
VELA is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from TIANJIN to VISAKHAPATNAM with an ETA of 16 Sep 2026, 10:00 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 VELA?+
VELA broadcasts MMSI 258868000 and is registered as IMO 9330628, with call sign LACD7. 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 VELA?+
VELA 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 VELA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VELA 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 VELA'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 VELA?+
VELA is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, VELA 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. VELA has a gross tonnage of 32,583 GT.

VELA — Key Facts

MMSI
258868000
IMO number
9330628
Call sign
LACD7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.8 knots
Course over ground
214.0°
Heading
211°
Last known position
10.1166°, 110.4072°
Destination
VISAKHAPATNAM
ETA
2026-09-16T10:00:00Z
Departure port
TIANJIN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-30T23:58:00Z
Current draught
11.4 m
Maximum static draught
13 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
32583
Dead weight
53565 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T09:29:00Z