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SPICA STAR — Cargo · IMO 9400590

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World map showing the last known position of SPICA STAR at 29° 54.786' N, 32° 28.985' E
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SPICA STAR is currently at anchor in the Red Sea, at 29.9131° N, 32.4831° E. It is sailing from PORT SUDAN to SUEZ PORT with an ETA of 12 Jun 2026, 08:13 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:27 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 340°
Course / Heading
8.5 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
09:20 UTCMay 15, 2026
ETA
08:13 UTCJun 12, 2026
SPICA STAR

SPICA STAR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Barbados flagBB
Flag
9400590
IMO Number
314732000
MMSI
8PKO3
Call Sign

Specifications

132 m × 19 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
8,524 t
Deadweight
7,170 t
Gross Tonnage
6,300 kW
Engine Power
ZHOUSHAN SHIPYARD - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of PORT SUDAN
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About SPICA STAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SPICA STAR — Cargo

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 7,170 GT, and a dead weight of 8,524 tonnes, SPICA STAR is a cargo registered under the Barbados flag. The vessel is owned by MARTEN REEDEREI - ECKERNFOERDE, GERMANY, built by ZHOUSHAN SHIPYARD - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA.

SPICA STAR route and voyage history

SPICA STAR is currently on a voyage from PORT SUDAN to SUEZ PORT with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-12T08:13:00Z. The live route and current course of SPICA 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

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

  • MMSI: 314732000
  • IMO: 9400590
  • Call sign: 8PKO3
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Barbados

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SPICA STAR right now?+
SPICA STAR is currently at anchor in the Red Sea, within the Suez Canal approach. It is sailing from PORT SUDAN to SUEZ PORT with an ETA of 12 Jun 2026, 08:13 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 SPICA STAR?+
SPICA STAR broadcasts MMSI 314732000 and is registered as IMO 9400590, with call sign 8PKO3 . 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 SPICA STAR?+
SPICA STAR is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the BB 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 BB flag list at /flag/bb.
How can I see the live position of SPICA STAR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SPICA 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 SPICA 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 SPICA STAR?+
SPICA STAR is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, SPICA 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. SPICA STAR has a gross tonnage of 7,170 GT.

SPICA STAR — Key Facts

MMSI
314732000
IMO number
9400590
Call sign
8PKO3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BB
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
340°
Last known position
29.9131°, 32.4831°
Destination
SUEZ PORT
ETA
2026-06-12T08:13:00Z
Departure port
PORT SUDAN
Actual time of departure
2026-05-15T09:20:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
8.5 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
7170
Dead weight
8524 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:27:00Z