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COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA — Cargo · IMO 9785794

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World map showing the last known position of COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA at 23° 9.155' N, 117° 24.237' E
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COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA is currently under way in the East China Sea, at 23.1526° N, 117.4039° E, making 11.1 knots on a course of 242°. It is sailing from XIAMEN to SHEKOU with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 14:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 21:26 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.1 kn
Speed
242.0°
/ 241°
Course / Heading
15.1 m
Static Draught
14 m
Current Draught

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China flag
XIAMENCNXMG
ATD
13:31 UTCSep 7, 2026
China flag
SHEKOUCNSHK
ETA
14:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA

COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9785794
IMO Number
477232200
MMSI
VRSG3
Call Sign

Specifications

366 m × 48 m
Length × Breadth
2018-01-01
Year Built
146,507 t
Deadweight
143,179 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of XIAMEN
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Destination Port
Port of SHEKOU
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About COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA — Cargo

Built in 2018, with a gross tonnage of 143,179 GT, and a dead weight of 146,507 tonnes, COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag.

COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA route and voyage history

COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA is currently on a voyage from XIAMEN to SHEKOU with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T14:00:00Z. The live route and current course of COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA 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 COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477232200
  • IMO: 9785794
  • Call sign: VRSG3
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA right now?+
COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA is currently under way in the East China Sea, within the Taiwan Strait. It is sailing from XIAMEN to SHEKOU with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 14:00 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 COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA?+
COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA broadcasts MMSI 477232200 and is registered as IMO 9785794, with call sign VRSG3. 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 SHIPPING SAKURA?+
COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA 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 SHIPPING SAKURA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA 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 SHIPPING SAKURA'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 SHIPPING SAKURA?+
As a cargo, COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA 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 SHIPPING SAKURA has a gross tonnage of 143,179 GT.

COSCO SHIPPING SAKURA — Key Facts

MMSI
477232200
IMO number
9785794
Call sign
VRSG3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.1 knots
Course over ground
242.0°
Heading
241°
Last known position
23.1526°, 117.4039°
Destination
SHEKOU
ETA
2026-09-09T14:00:00Z
Departure port
XIAMEN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T13:31:00Z
Current draught
14 m
Maximum static draught
15.1 m
Year built
2018-01-01
Gross tonnage
143179
Dead weight
146507 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T21:26:00Z