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MAERSK KANSAS — Cargo · IMO 9311701

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MAERSK KANSAS is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 22.5982° N, 95.4861° W, making 14.0 knots on a course of 197°. It is sailing from HOUSTON to VERACRUZ with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 00:30 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 08:59 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.0 kn
Speed
197.0°
/ 77°
Course / Heading
12.5 m
Static Draught
8.2 m
Current Draught

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HOUSTONUSHOU
ATD
13:16 UTCNov 4, 2026
ETA
00:30 UTCNov 7, 2026
MAERSK KANSAS

MAERSK KANSAS

Identity

Cargo
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9311701
IMO Number
368053000
MMSI
WMKQ
Call Sign

Specifications

292 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
50,415 t
Deadweight
50,686 t
Gross Tonnage
46,431 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About MAERSK KANSAS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MAERSK KANSAS — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 50,686 GT, and a dead weight of 50,415 tonnes, MAERSK KANSAS is a cargo registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by AP MOLLER SINGAPORE - ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, built by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

MAERSK KANSAS route and voyage history

MAERSK KANSAS is currently on a voyage from HOUSTON to VERACRUZ with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T00:30:00Z. The live route and current course of MAERSK KANSAS 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 KANSAS is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MAERSK KANSAS 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 KANSAS right now?

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MAERSK KANSAS is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from HOUSTON to VERACRUZ with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 00:30 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 KANSAS?

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MAERSK KANSAS broadcasts MMSI 368053000 and is registered as IMO 9311701, with call sign WMKQ. 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 KANSAS?

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MAERSK KANSAS 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 KANSAS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MAERSK KANSAS 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 KANSAS'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 KANSAS?

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MAERSK KANSAS 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 KANSAS 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 KANSAS has a gross tonnage of 50,686 GT.

MAERSK KANSAS — Key Facts

MMSI
368053000
IMO number
9311701
Call sign
WMKQ
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.0 knots
Course over ground
197.0°
Heading
77°
Last known position
22.5982°, -95.4861°
Destination
VERACRUZ
ETA
2026-11-07T00:30:00Z
Departure port
HOUSTON
Actual time of departure
2026-11-04T13:16:00Z
Current draught
8.2 m
Maximum static draught
12.5 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
50686
Dead weight
50415 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T08:59:00Z