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SITC SHIMIZU — Cargo · IMO 9639658

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World map showing the last known position of SITC SHIMIZU at 32° 2.576' N, 125° 52.974' E
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Current PositionLast report

SITC SHIMIZU was last reported under way in the East China Sea, at 32.0429° N, 125.8829° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 07:18 UTC. It was sailing from SENDAI to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 20:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.1 kn
Speed
243.0°
/ 247°
Course / Heading
8.5 m
Static Draught
6.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Japan flag
SENDAIJPSGM
ATD
11:42 UTCSep 4, 2026
ETA
20:00 UTCSep 8, 2026
SITC SHIMIZU

SITC SHIMIZU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9639658
IMO Number
477335600
MMSI
VRLG2
Call Sign

Specifications

143 m × 23 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
12,693 t
Deadweight
9,734 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ZHOUSHAN SHIPYARD - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of SENDAI
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About SITC SHIMIZU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SITC SHIMIZU — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 9,734 GT, and a dead weight of 12,693 tonnes, SITC SHIMIZU is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by SITC SHIPPING MANAGEMENT - SHANGHAI, CHINA, built by ZHOUSHAN SHIPYARD - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA.

SITC SHIMIZU route and voyage history

SITC SHIMIZU is currently on a voyage from SENDAI to SHANGHAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T20:00:00Z. The live route and current course of SITC SHIMIZU 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

SITC SHIMIZU is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as SITC SHIMIZU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477335600
  • IMO: 9639658
  • Call sign: VRLG2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SITC SHIMIZU right now?+
SITC SHIMIZU was last reported under way in the East China Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 07:18 UTC. It was sailing from SENDAI to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 20:00 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 SITC SHIMIZU?+
SITC SHIMIZU broadcasts MMSI 477335600 and is registered as IMO 9639658, with call sign VRLG2. 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 SITC SHIMIZU?+
SITC SHIMIZU 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 SITC SHIMIZU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SITC SHIMIZU 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 SITC SHIMIZU'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 SITC SHIMIZU?+
SITC SHIMIZU is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, SITC SHIMIZU 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. SITC SHIMIZU has a gross tonnage of 9,734 GT.

SITC SHIMIZU — Key Facts

MMSI
477335600
IMO number
9639658
Call sign
VRLG2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.1 knots
Course over ground
243.0°
Heading
247°
Last known position
32.0429°, 125.8829°
Destination
SHANGHAI
ETA
2026-09-08T20:00:00Z
Departure port
SENDAI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-04T11:42:00Z
Current draught
6.7 m
Maximum static draught
8.5 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
9734
Dead weight
12693 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T07:18:00Z