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CAPELLA — Tanker · IMO 9379818

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World map showing the last known position of CAPELLA at 6° 16.223' N, 93° 34.983' E
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CAPELLA is currently under way in the Bay of Bengal, at 6.2704° N, 93.5830° E, making 12.1 knots on a course of 271°. It is sailing from KUNAK to MOMBASA with an ETA of 21 Sep 2026, 19:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 09:56 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.1 kn
Speed
271.0°
/ 277°
Course / Heading
9.6 m
Static Draught
12.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Malaysia flag
KUNAKMYKUN
ATD
03:44 UTCAug 31, 2026
Kenya flag
MOMBASAKEMBA
ETA
19:00 UTCSep 21, 2026
CAPELLA

CAPELLA

Identity

Tanker
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9379818
IMO Number
477049100
MMSI
VRDI4
Call Sign

Specifications

185 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
45,719 t
Deadweight
29,578 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BOHAI SHIPBUILDING HEAVY INDUSTRY CO. LTD. - HULUDAO, CHINA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Flag State
All HK-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of KUNAK
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Destination Port
Port of MOMBASA
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for MOMBASA (KEMBA).

About CAPELLA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CAPELLA — Tanker

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 29,578 GT, and a dead weight of 45,719 tonnes, CAPELLA is a tanker registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by NAVIG8 GROUP - SINGAPORE, built by BOHAI SHIPBUILDING HEAVY INDUSTRY CO. LTD. - HULUDAO, CHINA.

CAPELLA route and voyage history

CAPELLA is currently on a voyage from KUNAK to MOMBASA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-21T19:00:00Z. The live route and current course of CAPELLA 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

CAPELLA is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as CAPELLA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 477049100
  • IMO: 9379818
  • Call sign: VRDI4
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CAPELLA right now?+
CAPELLA is currently under way in the Bay of Bengal. It is sailing from KUNAK to MOMBASA with an ETA of 21 Sep 2026, 19:00 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 CAPELLA?+
CAPELLA broadcasts MMSI 477049100 and is registered as IMO 9379818, with call sign VRDI4. 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 CAPELLA?+
CAPELLA is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the HK flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full HK flag list at /flag/hk.
How can I see the live position of CAPELLA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CAPELLA 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 CAPELLA'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 CAPELLA?+
CAPELLA is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, CAPELLA sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. CAPELLA has a gross tonnage of 29,578 GT.

CAPELLA — Key Facts

MMSI
477049100
IMO number
9379818
Call sign
VRDI4
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.1 knots
Course over ground
271.0°
Heading
277°
Last known position
6.2704°, 93.5830°
Destination
MOMBASA
ETA
2026-09-21T19:00:00Z
Departure port
KUNAK
Actual time of departure
2026-08-31T03:44:00Z
Current draught
12.7 m
Maximum static draught
9.6 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
29578
Dead weight
45719 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T09:56:00Z