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CARNIVAL SUNSHINE — Passenger · IMO 9070058

BSUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of CARNIVAL SUNSHINE at 44° 42.411' N, 66° 11.439' W
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Current PositionLast report

CARNIVAL SUNSHINE was last reported under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 44.7069° N, 66.1906° W, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:48 UTC. It was sailing from NORFOLK to SAINT JOHN with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 09:30 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.1 kn
Speed
14.0°
/ 13°
Course / Heading
8.6 m
Static Draught
8.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

United States flag
NORFOLKUSORF
ATD
21:42 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
09:30 UTCSep 8, 2026
CARNIVAL SUNSHINE

CARNIVAL SUNSHINE

Identity

Passenger
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9070058
IMO Number
308017000
MMSI
C6FN4
Call Sign

Specifications

270 m × 44 m
Length × Breadth
1996-01-01
Year Built
11,142 t
Deadweight
103,881 t
Gross Tonnage
63,420 kW
Engine Power
FINCANTIERI TRIESTE - TRIESTE, ITALY
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NORFOLK
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Destination Port
Port of SAINT JOHN
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About CARNIVAL SUNSHINE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CARNIVAL SUNSHINE — Passenger

Built in 1996, with a gross tonnage of 103,881 GT, and a dead weight of 11,142 tonnes, CARNIVAL SUNSHINE is a passenger registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by CARNIVAL - DORAL FL, United States (USA), built by FINCANTIERI TRIESTE - TRIESTE, ITALY.

CARNIVAL SUNSHINE route and voyage history

CARNIVAL SUNSHINE is currently on a voyage from NORFOLK to SAINT JOHN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T09:30:00Z. The live route and current course of CARNIVAL SUNSHINE 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

CARNIVAL SUNSHINE is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as CARNIVAL SUNSHINE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 308017000
  • IMO: 9070058
  • Call sign: C6FN4
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CARNIVAL SUNSHINE right now?+
CARNIVAL SUNSHINE was last reported under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:48 UTC. It was sailing from NORFOLK to SAINT JOHN with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 09:30 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 CARNIVAL SUNSHINE?+
CARNIVAL SUNSHINE broadcasts MMSI 308017000 and is registered as IMO 9070058, with call sign C6FN4. 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 CARNIVAL SUNSHINE?+
CARNIVAL SUNSHINE is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the BS flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full BS flag list at /flag/bs.
How can I see the live position of CARNIVAL SUNSHINE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CARNIVAL SUNSHINE 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 CARNIVAL SUNSHINE'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 CARNIVAL SUNSHINE?+
CARNIVAL SUNSHINE is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, CARNIVAL SUNSHINE sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. CARNIVAL SUNSHINE has a gross tonnage of 103,881 GT.

CARNIVAL SUNSHINE — Key Facts

MMSI
308017000
IMO number
9070058
Call sign
C6FN4
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.1 knots
Course over ground
14.0°
Heading
13°
Last known position
44.7069°, -66.1906°
Destination
SAINT JOHN
ETA
2026-09-08T09:30:00Z
Departure port
NORFOLK
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T21:42:00Z
Current draught
8.6 m
Maximum static draught
8.6 m
Year built
1996-01-01
Gross tonnage
103881
Dead weight
11142 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T06:48:00Z