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RIGEL — Cargo · IMO 9334894

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World map showing the last known position of RIGEL at 31° 16.029' S, 34° 21.308' E
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RIGEL is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 31.2672° S, 34.3551° E, making 11.1 knots on a course of 240°. It is sailing from TIANJIN to SALDANHA with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 23:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.1 kn
Speed
240.0°
/ 246°
Course / Heading
21.4 m
Static Draught
12.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

China flag
TIANJINCNTXG
ATD
00:30 UTCAug 10, 2026
ETA
23:00 UTCSep 12, 2026
RIGEL

RIGEL

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9334894
IMO Number
432717000
MMSI
7JFD
Call Sign

Specifications

327 m × 55 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of TIANJIN
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Destination Port
Port of SALDANHA
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for SALDANHA (ZASDB).

About RIGEL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RIGEL — Cargo

RIGEL is a cargo registered under the Japan flag.

RIGEL route and voyage history

RIGEL is currently on a voyage from TIANJIN to SALDANHA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-12T23:00:00Z. The live route and current course of RIGEL 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

Vessels in the same class as RIGEL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 432717000
  • IMO: 9334894
  • Call sign: 7JFD
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RIGEL right now?+
RIGEL is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from TIANJIN to SALDANHA with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 23:00 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 RIGEL?+
RIGEL broadcasts MMSI 432717000 and is registered as IMO 9334894, with call sign 7JFD. 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 RIGEL?+
RIGEL is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the JP 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 JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of RIGEL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RIGEL 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 RIGEL's position updated?+
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 RIGEL?+
As a cargo, RIGEL 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.

RIGEL — Key Facts

MMSI
432717000
IMO number
9334894
Call sign
7JFD
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.1 knots
Course over ground
240.0°
Heading
246°
Last known position
-31.2672°, 34.3551°
Destination
SALDANHA
ETA
2026-09-12T23:00:00Z
Departure port
TIANJIN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-10T00:30:00Z
Current draught
12.5 m
Maximum static draught
21.4 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:00:00Z