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SHEARWATER — Cargo · IMO 9363091

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SHEARWATER is currently at anchor in the Indian Ocean, at 29.0527° S, 32.0630° E. It is sailing from IWAKUNI to RICHARDS BAY ANCH with an ETA of 24 Oct 2026, 01:08 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 01:11 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.2 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 111°
Course / Heading
10.5 m
Static Draught
7.7 m
Current Draught

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IWAKUNIJPIWK
ATD
02:48 UTCSep 24, 2026
ETA
01:08 UTCOct 24, 2026
SHEARWATER

SHEARWATER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9363091
IMO Number
370338000
MMSI
3ESK5
Call Sign

Specifications

210 m × 36 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
64,425 t
Deadweight
49,854 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SANOYAS MIZUSHIMA WORKS & SHIPYARD - KURASHIKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About SHEARWATER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SHEARWATER — Cargo

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 49,854 GT, and a dead weight of 64,425 tonnes, SHEARWATER is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by USUI KAIUN - SHIOGAMA, JAPAN, built by SANOYAS MIZUSHIMA WORKS & SHIPYARD - KURASHIKI, JAPAN.

SHEARWATER route and voyage history

SHEARWATER is currently on a voyage from IWAKUNI to RICHARDS BAY ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-24T01:08:00Z. The live route and current course of SHEARWATER 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

SHEARWATER is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as SHEARWATER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 370338000
  • IMO: 9363091
  • Call sign: 3ESK5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SHEARWATER right now?

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SHEARWATER is currently at anchor in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from IWAKUNI to RICHARDS BAY ANCH with an ETA of 24 Oct 2026, 01:08 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 SHEARWATER?

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SHEARWATER broadcasts MMSI 370338000 and is registered as IMO 9363091, with call sign 3ESK5. 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 SHEARWATER?

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SHEARWATER 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 SHEARWATER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SHEARWATER 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 SHEARWATER'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 SHEARWATER?

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SHEARWATER is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, SHEARWATER 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. SHEARWATER has a gross tonnage of 49,854 GT.

SHEARWATER — Key Facts

MMSI
370338000
IMO number
9363091
Call sign
3ESK5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.2 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
111°
Last known position
-29.0527°, 32.0630°
Destination
RICHARDS BAY ANCH
ETA
2026-10-24T01:08:00Z
Departure port
IWAKUNI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-24T02:48:00Z
Current draught
7.7 m
Maximum static draught
10.5 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
49854
Dead weight
64425 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T01:11:38Z