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MSC JOY — Cargo · IMO 9039250

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MSC JOY is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.2586° N, 4.3505° E. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE to ANTWERP with an ETA of 17 Oct 2026, 11:38 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 23:57 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
360.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
8.4 m
Static Draught
6.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
00:37 UTCOct 17, 2026
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ANTWERPBEANR
ETA
11:38 UTCOct 17, 2026
MSC JOY

MSC JOY

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9039250
IMO Number
356037000
MMSI
3EUB5
Call Sign

Specifications

202 m × 31 m
Length × Breadth
1992-01-01
Year Built
31,160 t
Deadweight
30,567 t
Gross Tonnage
16,260 kW
Engine Power
GDANSK SHIPYARD - GDANSK, POLAND
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MSC JOY

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MSC JOY — Cargo

Built in 1992, with a gross tonnage of 30,567 GT, and a dead weight of 31,160 tonnes, MSC JOY is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is built by GDANSK SHIPYARD - GDANSK, POLAND.

MSC JOY route and voyage history

MSC JOY is currently on a voyage from ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE to ANTWERP with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-17T11:38:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC JOY 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 JOY is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC JOY can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 356037000
  • IMO: 9039250
  • Call sign: 3EUB5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC JOY right now?

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MSC JOY is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE to ANTWERP with an ETA of 17 Oct 2026, 11:38 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 JOY?

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MSC JOY broadcasts MMSI 356037000 and is registered as IMO 9039250, with call sign 3EUB5. 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 JOY?

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MSC JOY 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 JOY?

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

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MSC JOY is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC JOY 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 JOY has a gross tonnage of 30,567 GT.

MSC JOY — Key Facts

MMSI
356037000
IMO number
9039250
Call sign
3EUB5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
360.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
51.2586°, 4.3505°
Destination
ANTWERP
ETA
2026-10-17T11:38:00Z
Departure port
ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE
Actual time of departure
2026-10-17T00:37:00Z
Current draught
6.1 m
Maximum static draught
8.4 m
Year built
1992-01-01
Gross tonnage
30567
Dead weight
31160 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T23:57:06Z