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THE WORLD — Passenger · IMO 9219331

BSMoored
World map showing the last known position of THE WORLD at 37° 56.523' N, 139° 4.037' E
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Current PositionLast report

THE WORLD was last reported moored in the Sea of Japan, at 37.9421° N, 139.0673° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 08:47 UTC. It was sailing from NIIGATA to KANAZAWA with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 01:45 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
141.0°
/ 16°
Course / Heading
7 m
Static Draught
7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Japan flag
NIIGATAJPKIJ
ATD
01:00 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
01:45 UTCSep 10, 2026
THE WORLD

THE WORLD

Identity

Passenger
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9219331
IMO Number
311213000
MMSI
C6RW4
Call Sign

Specifications

196 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2002-01-01
Year Built
4,558 t
Deadweight
43,188 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ROBIN DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NIIGATA
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Destination Port
Port of KANAZAWA
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About THE WORLD

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

THE WORLD — Passenger

Built in 2002, with a gross tonnage of 43,188 GT, and a dead weight of 4,558 tonnes, THE WORLD is a passenger registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by WILHELMSEN SHIPMANAGEMENT USA - PASADENA TX, U.S.A., built by ROBIN DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING.

THE WORLD route and voyage history

THE WORLD is currently on a voyage from NIIGATA to KANAZAWA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T01:45:00Z. The live route and current course of THE WORLD 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

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

  • MMSI: 311213000
  • IMO: 9219331
  • Call sign: C6RW4
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is THE WORLD right now?+
THE WORLD was last reported moored in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 8 Sep 2026, 08:47 UTC. It was sailing from NIIGATA to KANAZAWA with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 01:45 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 THE WORLD?+
THE WORLD broadcasts MMSI 311213000 and is registered as IMO 9219331, with call sign C6RW4. 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 THE WORLD?+
THE WORLD 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 THE WORLD?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from THE WORLD 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 THE WORLD'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 THE WORLD?+
THE WORLD is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, THE WORLD 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. THE WORLD has a gross tonnage of 43,188 GT.

THE WORLD — Key Facts

MMSI
311213000
IMO number
9219331
Call sign
C6RW4
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
141.0°
Heading
16°
Last known position
37.9421°, 139.0673°
Destination
KANAZAWA
ETA
2026-09-10T01:45:00Z
Departure port
NIIGATA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T01:00:00Z
Current draught
7 m
Maximum static draught
7 m
Year built
2002-01-01
Gross tonnage
43188
Dead weight
4558 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T08:47:00Z