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COSCO SHIPPING THAMESCargo · IMO 9731937

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COSCO SHIPPING THAMES is currently moored in the East China Sea, at 29.9396° N, 121.9280° E. It is sailing from SHANGHAI to NINGBO with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 03:28 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 19:56 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
1.3 kn
Speed
333.0°
/ 291°
Course / Heading
10.4 m
Static Draught
11.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
11:31 UTCSep 5, 2026
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NINGBOCNNBG
ETA
03:28 UTCSep 8, 2026
COSCO SHIPPING THAMES

COSCO SHIPPING THAMES

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9731937
IMO Number
477333900
MMSI
VRQP6
Call Sign

Specifications

300 m × 48 m
Length × Breadth
2017-01-01
Year Built
111,203 t
Deadweight
94,623 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JIANGNAN CHANGXING SHIPBUILDING - SHANGHAI, CHINA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of SHANGHAI
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Destination Port
Port of NINGBO
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About COSCO SHIPPING THAMES

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

COSCO SHIPPING THAMES — Cargo

Built in 2017, with a gross tonnage of 94,623 GT, and a dead weight of 111,203 tonnes, COSCO SHIPPING THAMES is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by CHINA COSCO HOLDINGS - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by JIANGNAN CHANGXING SHIPBUILDING - SHANGHAI, CHINA.

COSCO SHIPPING THAMES route and voyage history

COSCO SHIPPING THAMES is currently on a voyage from SHANGHAI to NINGBO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T03:28:00Z. The live route and current course of COSCO SHIPPING THAMES 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 THAMES can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477333900
  • IMO: 9731937
  • Call sign: VRQP6
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is COSCO SHIPPING THAMES right now?+
COSCO SHIPPING THAMES is currently moored in the East China Sea. It is sailing from SHANGHAI to NINGBO with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 03:28 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 THAMES?+
COSCO SHIPPING THAMES broadcasts MMSI 477333900 and is registered as IMO 9731937, with call sign VRQP6. 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 THAMES?+
COSCO SHIPPING THAMES 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 THAMES?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from COSCO SHIPPING THAMES 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 THAMES'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 THAMES?+
As a cargo, COSCO SHIPPING THAMES 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 THAMES has a gross tonnage of 94,623 GT.

COSCO SHIPPING THAMES — Key Facts

MMSI
477333900
IMO number
9731937
Call sign
VRQP6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
1.3 knots
Course over ground
333.0°
Heading
291°
Last known position
29.9396°, 121.9280°
Destination
NINGBO
ETA
2026-09-08T03:28:00Z
Departure port
SHANGHAI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T11:31:00Z
Current draught
11.8 m
Maximum static draught
10.4 m
Year built
2017-01-01
Gross tonnage
94623
Dead weight
111203 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T19:56:00Z