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COSCO SHIPPING STAR — Cargo · IMO 9795658

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World map showing the last known position of COSCO SHIPPING STAR at 35° 0.117' N, 121° 39.410' E
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COSCO SHIPPING STAR is currently under way in the Yellow Sea, at 35.0019° N, 121.6568° E, making 9.3 knots on a course of 131°. It is sailing from QINGDAO to SHANHAIGUAN with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 04:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 06:58 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.3 kn
Speed
131.0°
/ 232°
Course / Heading
12.4 m
Static Draught
14.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

China flag
QINGDAOCNQDG
ATD
22:11 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
04:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
COSCO SHIPPING STAR

COSCO SHIPPING STAR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9795658
IMO Number
477318200
MMSI
VRSQ4
Call Sign

Specifications

400 m × 59 m
Length × Breadth
2019-01-01
Year Built
197,976 t
Deadweight
215,553 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of QINGDAO
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Destination Port
Port of SHANHAIGUAN
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About COSCO SHIPPING STAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

COSCO SHIPPING STAR — Cargo

Built in 2019, with a gross tonnage of 215,553 GT, and a dead weight of 197,976 tonnes, COSCO SHIPPING STAR is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag.

COSCO SHIPPING STAR route and voyage history

COSCO SHIPPING STAR is currently on a voyage from QINGDAO to SHANHAIGUAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T04:00:00Z. The live route and current course of COSCO SHIPPING STAR 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 STAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477318200
  • IMO: 9795658
  • Call sign: VRSQ4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is COSCO SHIPPING STAR right now?+
COSCO SHIPPING STAR is currently under way in the Yellow Sea. It is sailing from QINGDAO to SHANHAIGUAN with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 04:00 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 STAR?+
COSCO SHIPPING STAR broadcasts MMSI 477318200 and is registered as IMO 9795658, with call sign VRSQ4. 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 STAR?+
COSCO SHIPPING STAR 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 STAR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from COSCO SHIPPING STAR 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 STAR'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 STAR?+
As a cargo, COSCO SHIPPING STAR 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 STAR has a gross tonnage of 215,553 GT.

COSCO SHIPPING STAR — Key Facts

MMSI
477318200
IMO number
9795658
Call sign
VRSQ4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.3 knots
Course over ground
131.0°
Heading
232°
Last known position
35.0019°, 121.6568°
Destination
SHANHAIGUAN
ETA
2026-09-09T04:00:00Z
Departure port
QINGDAO
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T22:11:00Z
Current draught
14.4 m
Maximum static draught
12.4 m
Year built
2019-01-01
Gross tonnage
215553
Dead weight
197976 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T06:58:00Z