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MAERSK CHICAGO — Cargo · IMO 9332975

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Latitude / Longitude

38° 41.797' N
74° 2.335' W

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
18.1 kn
Speed
190.0°
/ 192°
Course / Heading
12.9 m
Static Draught
13 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jun 9, 2026, 08:15 UTC
ETA
Jun 12, 2026, 08:00 UTC
From
NEW YORK
To
CHARLESTON
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ATD
08:15 UTCJun 9, 2026
ETA
08:00 UTCJun 12, 2026
MAERSK CHICAGO

MAERSK CHICAGO

Identity

Cargo
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9332975
IMO Number
338408000
MMSI
WMCS
Call Sign

Specifications

299 m × 40 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
84,775 t
Deadweight
74,642 t
Gross Tonnage
57,222 kW
Engine Power
HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About MAERSK CHICAGO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MAERSK CHICAGO — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 74,642 GT, and a dead weight of 84,775 tonnes, MAERSK CHICAGO is a cargo registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by MAERSK LINE LTD (MLL), built by HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

MAERSK CHICAGO route and voyage history

MAERSK CHICAGO is currently on a voyage from NEW YORK to CHARLESTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-12T08:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MAERSK CHICAGO are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass. View MAERSK CHICAGO's full route replay to see voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement.

Vessel class and identifiers

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for MAERSK CHICAGO?+
MAERSK CHICAGO broadcasts MMSI 338408000 and is registered as IMO 9332975, with call sign WMCS. 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 MAERSK CHICAGO?+
MAERSK CHICAGO is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the US 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 US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of MAERSK CHICAGO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MAERSK CHICAGO 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 MAERSK CHICAGO'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 MAERSK CHICAGO?+
MAERSK CHICAGO is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MAERSK CHICAGO 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. MAERSK CHICAGO has a gross tonnage of 74,642 GT.

MAERSK CHICAGO — Key Facts

MMSI
338408000
IMO number
9332975
Call sign
WMCS
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
US
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
18.1 knots
Course over ground
190.0°
Heading
192°
Last known position
38.6966°, -74.0389°
Destination
CHARLESTON
ETA
2026-06-12T08:00:00Z
Departure port
NEW YORK
Actual time of departure
2026-06-09T08:15:00Z
Current draught
13 m
Maximum static draught
12.9 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
74642
Dead weight
84775 t
AIS last updated
2026-06-11T01:42:00Z