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MAERSK COLUMBUS — Cargo · IMO 9332987

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World map showing the last known position of MAERSK COLUMBUS at 49° 44.595' N, 13° 31.149' W
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MAERSK COLUMBUS was last reported under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 49.7432° N, 13.5191° W, on 8 Sep 2026, 04:54 UTC. It was sailing from NORFOLK to ANTWERP with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 05:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.1 kn
Speed
91.0°
/ 77°
Course / Heading
10.5 m
Static Draught
11.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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NORFOLKUSORF
ATD
09:34 UTCAug 30, 2026
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ANTWERPBEANR
ETA
05:00 UTCSep 10, 2026
MAERSK COLUMBUS

MAERSK COLUMBUS

Identity

Cargo
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9332987
IMO Number
338525000
MMSI
WMCU
Call Sign

Specifications

299 m × 40 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
84,704 t
Deadweight
74,642 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NORFOLK
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Destination Port
Port of ANTWERP
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About MAERSK COLUMBUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MAERSK COLUMBUS — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 74,642 GT, and a dead weight of 84,704 tonnes, MAERSK COLUMBUS is a cargo registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by MAERSK LINE - COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, built by HANJIN HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

MAERSK COLUMBUS route and voyage history

MAERSK COLUMBUS is currently on a voyage from NORFOLK to ANTWERP with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T05:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MAERSK COLUMBUS 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MAERSK COLUMBUS right now?+
MAERSK COLUMBUS was last reported under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, on 8 Sep 2026, 04:54 UTC. It was sailing from NORFOLK to ANTWERP with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 05:00 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 MAERSK COLUMBUS?+
MAERSK COLUMBUS broadcasts MMSI 338525000 and is registered as IMO 9332987, with call sign WMCU. 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 COLUMBUS?+
MAERSK COLUMBUS 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 COLUMBUS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MAERSK COLUMBUS 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 COLUMBUS'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 COLUMBUS?+
MAERSK COLUMBUS 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 COLUMBUS 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 COLUMBUS has a gross tonnage of 74,642 GT.

MAERSK COLUMBUS — Key Facts

MMSI
338525000
IMO number
9332987
Call sign
WMCU
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.1 knots
Course over ground
91.0°
Heading
77°
Last known position
49.7432°, -13.5191°
Destination
ANTWERP
ETA
2026-09-10T05:00:00Z
Departure port
NORFOLK
Actual time of departure
2026-08-30T09:34:00Z
Current draught
11.6 m
Maximum static draught
10.5 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
74642
Dead weight
84704 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T04:54:00Z