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VELA NOVA — Cargo · IMO 9136228

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VELA NOVA was last reported at anchor in the Persian Gulf, at 24.6473° N, 56.6811° E, on 20 Oct 2026, 22:35 UTC. It was sailing from NHAVA SHEVA to SOHAR ANCH with an ETA of 16 Oct 2026, 16:52 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
259.0°
/ 312°
Course / Heading
7.1 m
Static Draught
9.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
10:47 UTCAug 6, 2026
ETA
16:52 UTCOct 16, 2026
VELA NOVA

VELA NOVA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9136228
IMO Number
372023000
MMSI
3EDD
Call Sign

Specifications

146 m × 22 m
Length × Breadth
1996-01-01
Year Built
13,248 t
Deadweight
9,191 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
YVC YSSELWERF - CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, NETHERLANDS
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About VELA NOVA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VELA NOVA — Cargo

Built in 1996, with a gross tonnage of 9,191 GT, and a dead weight of 13,248 tonnes, VELA NOVA is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by JR SHIPPING - HARLINGEN, NETHERLANDS, built by YVC YSSELWERF - CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, NETHERLANDS.

VELA NOVA route and voyage history

VELA NOVA is currently on a voyage from NHAVA SHEVA to SOHAR ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-16T16:52:00Z. The live route and current course of VELA NOVA 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

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

  • MMSI: 372023000
  • IMO: 9136228
  • Call sign: 3EDD
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VELA NOVA right now?

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VELA NOVA was last reported at anchor in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz, on 20 Oct 2026, 22:35 UTC. It was sailing from NHAVA SHEVA to SOHAR ANCH with an ETA of 16 Oct 2026, 16:52 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 VELA NOVA?

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VELA NOVA broadcasts MMSI 372023000 and is registered as IMO 9136228, with call sign 3EDD. 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 VELA NOVA?

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VELA NOVA 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 VELA NOVA?

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How often is VELA NOVA'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 VELA NOVA?

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VELA NOVA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, VELA NOVA 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. VELA NOVA has a gross tonnage of 9,191 GT.

VELA NOVA — Key Facts

MMSI
372023000
IMO number
9136228
Call sign
3EDD
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
259.0°
Heading
312°
Last known position
24.6473°, 56.6811°
Destination
SOHAR ANCH
ETA
2026-10-16T16:52:00Z
Departure port
NHAVA SHEVA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-06T10:47:00Z
Current draught
9.2 m
Maximum static draught
7.1 m
Year built
1996-01-01
Gross tonnage
9191
Dead weight
13248 t
AIS last updated
2026-10-20T22:35:00Z