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MAERSK ARAS — Cargo · IMO 9624275

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MAERSK ARAS has not broadcast an AIS position for 181 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Bay of Bengal, at 6.9470° N, 79.8461° E, on 11 May 2026, 12:02 UTC. It was sailing from COTONOU to COLOMBO.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
229.0°
/ 190°
Course / Heading
12.7 m
Static Draught
9.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Benin flag
COTONOUBJCOO
ATD
00:32 UTCApr 7, 2026
Sri Lanka flag
COLOMBOLKCMB
ETA
02:18 UTCMay 11, 2026
MAERSK ARAS

MAERSK ARAS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9624275
IMO Number
351977000
MMSI
3FGH2
Call Sign

Specifications

255 m × 38 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
60,153 t
Deadweight
45,169 t
Gross Tonnage
25,040 kW
Engine Power
SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About MAERSK ARAS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MAERSK ARAS — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 45,169 GT, and a dead weight of 60,153 tonnes, MAERSK ARAS is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by HANJIN SHIPPING - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, built by SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA.

MAERSK ARAS route and voyage history

MAERSK ARAS is currently on a voyage from COTONOU to COLOMBO with an estimated arrival on 2026-05-11T02:18:00Z. The live route and current course of MAERSK ARAS 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 ARAS is classed by KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MAERSK ARAS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 351977000
  • IMO: 9624275
  • Call sign: 3FGH2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MAERSK ARAS right now?

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MAERSK ARAS has not broadcast an AIS position for 181 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Bay of Bengal, on 11 May 2026, 12:02 UTC. It was sailing from COTONOU to COLOMBO. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.

What are the identifiers for MAERSK ARAS?

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MAERSK ARAS broadcasts MMSI 351977000 and is registered as IMO 9624275, with call sign 3FGH2 . 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 ARAS?

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MAERSK ARAS is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the PA 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 PA flag list at /flag/pa.

How can I see the live position of MAERSK ARAS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MAERSK ARAS 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 ARAS's position updated?

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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 ARAS?

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MAERSK ARAS is classed by KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MAERSK ARAS 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 ARAS has a gross tonnage of 45,169 GT.

MAERSK ARAS — Key Facts

MMSI
351977000
IMO number
9624275
Call sign
3FGH2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
229.0°
Heading
190°
Last known position
6.9470°, 79.8461°
Destination
COLOMBO
ETA
2026-05-11T02:18:00Z
Departure port
COTONOU
Actual time of departure
2026-04-07T00:32:00Z
Current draught
9.7 m
Maximum static draught
12.7 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
45169
Dead weight
60153 t
AIS last updated
2026-05-11T12:02:00Z