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MSC MICHAELA — Cargo · IMO 9230488

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MSC MICHAELA is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 29.4829° S, 31.5546° E, making 1.6 knots on a course of 7°. It is sailing from COEGA to DURBAN with an ETA of 14 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 20:51 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
1.6 kn
Speed
7.1°
/ 264°
Course / Heading
9.9 m
Static Draught
13.4 m
Current Draught

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COEGAZAZBA
ATD
02:36 UTCOct 30, 2026
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DURBANZADUR
ETA
10:00 UTCNov 14, 2026
MSC MICHAELA

MSC MICHAELA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9230488
IMO Number
353666000
MMSI
HOEZ
Call Sign

Specifications

304 m × 40 m
Length × Breadth
2002-01-01
Year Built
85,797 t
Deadweight
73,819 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN (KOR). YARD NO. 1355
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MSC MICHAELA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC MICHAELA — Cargo

Built in 2002, with a gross tonnage of 73,819 GT, and a dead weight of 85,797 tonnes, MSC MICHAELA is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING - SORRENTO, ITALY, built by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN (KOR). YARD NO. 1355.

MSC MICHAELA route and voyage history

MSC MICHAELA is currently on a voyage from COEGA to DURBAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-14T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC MICHAELA 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

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

  • MMSI: 353666000
  • IMO: 9230488
  • Call sign: HOEZ
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC MICHAELA right now?

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MSC MICHAELA is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from COEGA to DURBAN with an ETA of 14 Nov 2026, 10:00 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 MSC MICHAELA?

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MSC MICHAELA broadcasts MMSI 353666000 and is registered as IMO 9230488, with call sign HOEZ . 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 MSC MICHAELA?

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MSC MICHAELA 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 MSC MICHAELA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC MICHAELA 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 MSC MICHAELA'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 MSC MICHAELA?

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MSC MICHAELA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC MICHAELA 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. MSC MICHAELA has a gross tonnage of 73,819 GT.

MSC MICHAELA — Key Facts

MMSI
353666000
IMO number
9230488
Call sign
HOEZ
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
1.6 knots
Course over ground
7.1°
Heading
264°
Last known position
-29.4829°, 31.5546°
Destination
DURBAN
ETA
2026-11-14T10:00:00Z
Departure port
COEGA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-30T02:36:00Z
Current draught
13.4 m
Maximum static draught
9.9 m
Year built
2002-01-01
Gross tonnage
73819
Dead weight
85797 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T20:51:26Z