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LINK STAR — Cargo · IMO 8805602

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LINK STAR is currently under way in the English Channel, at 49.7333° N, 2.9944° W, making 7.4 knots on a course of 58°. It is sailing from BERMEO to OSLO with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 06:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:07 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
7.4 kn
Speed
57.5°
/ 53°
Course / Heading
4.7 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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BERMEOESBRM
ATD
12:41 UTCSep 6, 2026
Norway flag
OSLONOOSL
ETA
06:00 UTCSep 12, 2026
LINK STAR

LINK STAR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
8805602
IMO Number
259101000
MMSI
LAPA8
Call Sign

Specifications

107 m × 17 m
Length × Breadth
1989-01-01
Year Built
4,453 t
Deadweight
5,627 t
Gross Tonnage
3,240 kW
Engine Power
SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT - HAMBURG, GERMANY
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of BERMEO
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Port of OSLO
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About LINK STAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

LINK STAR — Cargo

Built in 1989, with a gross tonnage of 5,627 GT, and a dead weight of 4,453 tonnes, LINK STAR is a cargo registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is owned by TRAILER LINK - GODBY, FINLAND, built by SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT - HAMBURG, GERMANY.

LINK STAR route and voyage history

LINK STAR is currently on a voyage from BERMEO to OSLO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-12T06:00:00Z. The live route and current course of LINK STAR 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 STAR is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as LINK STAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 259101000
  • IMO: 8805602
  • Call sign: LAPA8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LINK STAR right now?+
LINK STAR is currently under way in the English Channel, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from BERMEO to OSLO with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 06:00 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 LINK STAR?+
LINK STAR broadcasts MMSI 259101000 and is registered as IMO 8805602, with call sign LAPA8. 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 STAR?+
LINK STAR 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 STAR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from LINK STAR 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 STAR'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 STAR?+
LINK STAR is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, LINK STAR 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 STAR has a gross tonnage of 5,627 GT.

LINK STAR — Key Facts

MMSI
259101000
IMO number
8805602
Call sign
LAPA8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
7.4 knots
Course over ground
57.5°
Heading
53°
Last known position
49.7333°, -2.9944°
Destination
OSLO
ETA
2026-09-12T06:00:00Z
Departure port
BERMEO
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T12:41:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
4.7 m
Year built
1989-01-01
Gross tonnage
5627
Dead weight
4453 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:07:03Z