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DESPINA — Cargo · IMO 9146821

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DESPINA is currently under way in the Persian Gulf, at 26.4391° N, 53.2441° E, making 8.4 knots on a course of 132°. It is sailing from SITRAH to SHARJAH with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 21:11 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
8.4 kn
Speed
132.0°
/ 127°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
5.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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SITRAHBHSIT
ATD
02:08 UTCNov 6, 2026
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SHARJAHAESHJ
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
DESPINA

DESPINA

Identity

Cargo
Type
St. Vincent & Grenadines flagVC
Flag
9146821
IMO Number
377277000
MMSI
J8B5408
Call Sign

Specifications

185 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
1996-01-01
Year Built
30,855 t
Deadweight
17,997 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NAIKAI SHIPBUILDING SETODA FACTORY - ONOMICHI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About DESPINA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

DESPINA — Cargo

Built in 1996, with a gross tonnage of 17,997 GT, and a dead weight of 30,855 tonnes, DESPINA is a cargo registered under the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag. The vessel is owned by SEASTAR CHARTERING - ATHENS, GREECE, built by NAIKAI SHIPBUILDING SETODA FACTORY - ONOMICHI, JAPAN.

DESPINA route and voyage history

DESPINA is currently on a voyage from SITRAH to SHARJAH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of DESPINA 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is DESPINA right now?

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DESPINA is currently under way in the Persian Gulf. It is sailing from SITRAH to SHARJAH with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 12:00 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 DESPINA?

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DESPINA broadcasts MMSI 377277000 and is registered as IMO 9146821, with call sign J8B5408. 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 DESPINA?

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DESPINA is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the VC 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 VC flag list at /flag/vc.

How can I see the live position of DESPINA?

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

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DESPINA is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, DESPINA 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. DESPINA has a gross tonnage of 17,997 GT.

DESPINA — Key Facts

MMSI
377277000
IMO number
9146821
Call sign
J8B5408
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
VC
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
8.4 knots
Course over ground
132.0°
Heading
127°
Last known position
26.4391°, 53.2441°
Destination
SHARJAH
ETA
2026-11-07T12:00:00Z
Departure port
SITRAH
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T02:08:00Z
Current draught
5.7 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
1996-01-01
Gross tonnage
17997
Dead weight
30855 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T21:11:28Z