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THAMES HIGHWAY — Cargo · IMO 9316294

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World map showing the last known position of THAMES HIGHWAY at 53° 20.345' N, 7° 10.913' E
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THAMES HIGHWAY is currently under way in the North Sea, at 53.3391° N, 7.1819° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 26°. It is sailing from GRIMSBY to EMDEN with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 00:15 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 07:14 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
26.2°
/ 211°
Course / Heading
7.5 m
Static Draught
6.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

United Kingdom flag
GRIMSBYGBGSY
ATD
23:59 UTCSep 6, 2026
Germany flag
EMDENDEEME
ETA
00:15 UTCSep 8, 2026
THAMES HIGHWAY

THAMES HIGHWAY

Identity

Cargo
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9316294
IMO Number
311996000
MMSI
C6UR4
Call Sign

Specifications

150 m × 25 m
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
Year Built
7,750 t
Deadweight
23,498 t
Gross Tonnage
9,170 kW
Engine Power
STOCZNIA GDYNIA S.A. - GDYNIA, POLAND
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of GRIMSBY
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Destination Port
Port of EMDEN
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About THAMES HIGHWAY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

THAMES HIGHWAY — Cargo

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 23,498 GT, and a dead weight of 7,750 tonnes, THAMES HIGHWAY is a cargo registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by RAY CAR CARRIERS - DOUGLAS (ISLE OF MAN), U.K., built by STOCZNIA GDYNIA S.A. - GDYNIA, POLAND.

THAMES HIGHWAY route and voyage history

THAMES HIGHWAY is currently on a voyage from GRIMSBY to EMDEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T00:15:00Z. The live route and current course of THAMES HIGHWAY 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

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

  • MMSI: 311996000
  • IMO: 9316294
  • Call sign: C6UR4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is THAMES HIGHWAY right now?+
THAMES HIGHWAY is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from GRIMSBY to EMDEN with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 00:15 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 THAMES HIGHWAY?+
THAMES HIGHWAY broadcasts MMSI 311996000 and is registered as IMO 9316294, with call sign C6UR4. 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 THAMES HIGHWAY?+
THAMES HIGHWAY is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the BS 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 BS flag list at /flag/bs.
How can I see the live position of THAMES HIGHWAY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from THAMES HIGHWAY 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 THAMES HIGHWAY'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 THAMES HIGHWAY?+
THAMES HIGHWAY is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, THAMES HIGHWAY 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. THAMES HIGHWAY has a gross tonnage of 23,498 GT.

THAMES HIGHWAY — Key Facts

MMSI
311996000
IMO number
9316294
Call sign
C6UR4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
26.2°
Heading
211°
Last known position
53.3391°, 7.1819°
Destination
EMDEN
ETA
2026-09-08T00:15:00Z
Departure port
GRIMSBY
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T23:59:00Z
Current draught
6.7 m
Maximum static draught
7.5 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
23498
Dead weight
7750 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T07:14:52Z