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UNIVERSAL MK 2003 — Cargo · IMO 9087570

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UNIVERSAL MK 2003 is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 22.2878° N, 114.1520° E, making 0.6 knots on a course of 161°. It is sailing from MACAU to HONG KONG with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 14:25 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:53 UTC.

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Underway
Current Navigational Status
0.6 kn
Speed
161.0°
/ 105°
Course / Heading
1.6 m
Static Draught
1.6 m
Current Draught

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Macao SAR China flag
MACAUMOMFM
ATD
13:36 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
14:25 UTCSep 8, 2026
UNIVERSAL MK 2003

UNIVERSAL MK 2003

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9087570
IMO Number
477324000
MMSI
VRUV2
Call Sign

Specifications

45 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1995-01-01
Year Built
45 t
Deadweight
605 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
FBM BABCOCK ROSYTH DOCKYARD - ROSYTH, U.K.
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About UNIVERSAL MK 2003

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

UNIVERSAL MK 2003 — Cargo

Built in 1995, with a gross tonnage of 605 GT, and a dead weight of 45 tonnes, UNIVERSAL MK 2003 is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by SHUN TAK CHINA TRAVEL SHIPMANAGEMENT - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by FBM BABCOCK ROSYTH DOCKYARD - ROSYTH, U.K..

UNIVERSAL MK 2003 route and voyage history

UNIVERSAL MK 2003 is currently on a voyage from MACAU to HONG KONG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T14:25:00Z. The live route and current course of UNIVERSAL MK 2003 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

UNIVERSAL MK 2003 is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as UNIVERSAL MK 2003 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477324000
  • IMO: 9087570
  • Call sign: VRUV2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is UNIVERSAL MK 2003 right now?+
UNIVERSAL MK 2003 is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from MACAU to HONG KONG with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 14:25 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 UNIVERSAL MK 2003?+
UNIVERSAL MK 2003 broadcasts MMSI 477324000 and is registered as IMO 9087570, with call sign VRUV2. 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 UNIVERSAL MK 2003?+
UNIVERSAL MK 2003 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 UNIVERSAL MK 2003?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from UNIVERSAL MK 2003 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 UNIVERSAL MK 2003'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 UNIVERSAL MK 2003?+
UNIVERSAL MK 2003 is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, UNIVERSAL MK 2003 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. UNIVERSAL MK 2003 has a gross tonnage of 605 GT.

UNIVERSAL MK 2003 — Key Facts

MMSI
477324000
IMO number
9087570
Call sign
VRUV2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Underway
Current speed
0.6 knots
Course over ground
161.0°
Heading
105°
Last known position
22.2878°, 114.1520°
Destination
HONG KONG
ETA
2026-09-08T14:25:00Z
Departure port
MACAU
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T13:36:00Z
Current draught
1.6 m
Maximum static draught
1.6 m
Year built
1995-01-01
Gross tonnage
605
Dead weight
45 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:53:14Z