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MSC VANESSA — Cargo · IMO 9251688

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MSC VANESSA has not broadcast an AIS position for 56 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Persian Gulf, at 24.6701° N, 56.6593° E, on 12 Sep 2026, 00:10 UTC. It was sailing from SOHAR ANCH to KHOR FAKKAN.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.8 kn
Speed
77.0°
/ 142°
Course / Heading
9.8 m
Static Draught
11.4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
22:01 UTCApr 12, 2026
ETA
14:00 UTCSep 19, 2026
MSC VANESSA

MSC VANESSA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9251688
IMO Number
356946000
MMSI
HOWD
Call Sign

Specifications

300 m × 40 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
85,844 t
Deadweight
75,590 t
Gross Tonnage
57,100 kW
Engine Power
DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. - GEOJE (KOR). YARD NO. 4085
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MSC VANESSA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC VANESSA — Cargo

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 75,590 GT, and a dead weight of 85,844 tonnes, MSC VANESSA is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT HONG KONG - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. - GEOJE (KOR). YARD NO. 4085.

MSC VANESSA route and voyage history

MSC VANESSA is currently on a voyage from SOHAR ANCH to KHOR FAKKAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-19T14:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC VANESSA 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 VANESSA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC VANESSA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 356946000
  • IMO: 9251688
  • Call sign: HOWD
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC VANESSA right now?

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MSC VANESSA has not broadcast an AIS position for 56 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Persian Gulf, on 12 Sep 2026, 00:10 UTC. It was sailing from SOHAR ANCH to KHOR FAKKAN. 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 MSC VANESSA?

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MSC VANESSA broadcasts MMSI 356946000 and is registered as IMO 9251688, with call sign HOWD . 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 VANESSA?

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MSC VANESSA 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 VANESSA?

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

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MSC VANESSA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC VANESSA 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 VANESSA has a gross tonnage of 75,590 GT.

MSC VANESSA — Key Facts

MMSI
356946000
IMO number
9251688
Call sign
HOWD
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.8 knots
Course over ground
77.0°
Heading
142°
Last known position
24.6701°, 56.6593°
Destination
KHOR FAKKAN
ETA
2026-09-19T14:00:00Z
Departure port
SOHAR ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-04-12T22:01:00Z
Current draught
11.4 m
Maximum static draught
9.8 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
75590
Dead weight
85844 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-12T00:10:00Z