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COSCO FRANCE — Cargo · IMO 9516416

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World map showing the last known position of COSCO FRANCE at 51° 58.530' N, 4° 1.783' E
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COSCO FRANCE was last reported moored in the North Sea, at 51.9755° N, 4.0297° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 14:16 UTC. It was sailing from SINGAPORE to ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 13:22 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
74.2°
/ 289°
Course / Heading
10 m
Static Draught
14.6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
06:34 UTCAug 5, 2026
ETA
13:22 UTCSep 5, 2026
COSCO FRANCE

COSCO FRANCE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9516416
IMO Number
477030700
MMSI
VRMC2
Call Sign

Specifications

366 m × 52 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
156,596 t
Deadweight
153,666 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
COSCO NANTONG SHIPYARD - NANTONG, CHINA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of SINGAPORE
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Destination Port
Port of ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE
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About COSCO FRANCE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

COSCO FRANCE — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 153,666 GT, and a dead weight of 156,596 tonnes, COSCO FRANCE is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by COSCON - SHANGHAI, CHINA, built by COSCO NANTONG SHIPYARD - NANTONG, CHINA.

COSCO FRANCE route and voyage history

COSCO FRANCE is currently on a voyage from SINGAPORE to ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T13:22:00Z. The live route and current course of COSCO FRANCE 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

COSCO FRANCE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as COSCO FRANCE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477030700
  • IMO: 9516416
  • Call sign: VRMC2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is COSCO FRANCE right now?+
COSCO FRANCE was last reported moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 8 Sep 2026, 14:16 UTC. It was sailing from SINGAPORE to ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 13:22 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 COSCO FRANCE?+
COSCO FRANCE broadcasts MMSI 477030700 and is registered as IMO 9516416, with call sign VRMC2. 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 COSCO FRANCE?+
COSCO FRANCE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the HK 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 HK flag list at /flag/hk.
How can I see the live position of COSCO FRANCE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from COSCO FRANCE 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 COSCO FRANCE'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 COSCO FRANCE?+
COSCO FRANCE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, COSCO FRANCE 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. COSCO FRANCE has a gross tonnage of 153,666 GT.

COSCO FRANCE — Key Facts

MMSI
477030700
IMO number
9516416
Call sign
VRMC2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
74.2°
Heading
289°
Last known position
51.9755°, 4.0297°
Destination
ROTTERDAM MAASVLAKTE
ETA
2026-09-05T13:22:00Z
Departure port
SINGAPORE
Actual time of departure
2026-08-05T06:34:00Z
Current draught
14.6 m
Maximum static draught
10 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
153666
Dead weight
156596 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:16:15Z