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CELTIC EXPLORER — Cargo · IMO 9380726

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CELTIC EXPLORER is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 42.5312° N, 9.8880° W, making 7.1 knots on a course of 159°. It is sailing from SOUTHAMPTON to LEIXOES with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 16:11 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
7.1 kn
Speed
159.0°
/ 159°
Course / Heading
3.4 m
Static Draught
5.4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
17:46 UTCNov 4, 2026
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LEIXOESPTLEI
ETA
04:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
CELTIC EXPLORER

CELTIC EXPLORER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Antigua & Barbuda flagAG
Flag
9380726
IMO Number
304905000
MMSI
V2QY6
Call Sign

Specifications

88 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
3,875 t
Deadweight
2,545 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
KIEV SHIPBUILDING & SHIPREPAIR YARD - KIEV, UKRAINE
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About CELTIC EXPLORER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CELTIC EXPLORER — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 2,545 GT, and a dead weight of 3,875 tonnes, CELTIC EXPLORER is a cargo registered under the Antigua and Barbuda flag. The vessel is owned by GERDES REEDEREI - HAREN EMMELN, GERMANY, built by KIEV SHIPBUILDING & SHIPREPAIR YARD - KIEV, UKRAINE.

CELTIC EXPLORER route and voyage history

CELTIC EXPLORER is currently on a voyage from SOUTHAMPTON to LEIXOES with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T04:00:00Z. The live route and current course of CELTIC EXPLORER 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CELTIC EXPLORER right now?

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CELTIC EXPLORER is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from SOUTHAMPTON to LEIXOES with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 04:00 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 CELTIC EXPLORER?

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CELTIC EXPLORER broadcasts MMSI 304905000 and is registered as IMO 9380726, with call sign V2QY6. 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 CELTIC EXPLORER?

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CELTIC EXPLORER is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the AG 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 AG flag list at /flag/ag.

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CELTIC EXPLORER 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 CELTIC EXPLORER'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 CELTIC EXPLORER?

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CELTIC EXPLORER is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, CELTIC EXPLORER 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. CELTIC EXPLORER has a gross tonnage of 2,545 GT.

CELTIC EXPLORER — Key Facts

MMSI
304905000
IMO number
9380726
Call sign
V2QY6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
AG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
7.1 knots
Course over ground
159.0°
Heading
159°
Last known position
42.5312°, -9.8880°
Destination
LEIXOES
ETA
2026-11-08T04:00:00Z
Departure port
SOUTHAMPTON
Actual time of departure
2026-11-04T17:46:00Z
Current draught
5.4 m
Maximum static draught
3.4 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
2545
Dead weight
3875 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T16:11:00Z