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COSCO ISTANBUL — Cargo · IMO 9484340

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World map showing the last known position of COSCO ISTANBUL at 34° 58.256' S, 138° 15.460' E
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COSCO ISTANBUL is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 34.9709° S, 138.2577° E, making 5.8 knots on a course of 22°. It is sailing from MELBOURNE to ADELAIDE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 17:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:21 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
5.8 kn
Speed
22.0°
/ 30°
Course / Heading
12 m
Static Draught
12.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
08:34 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
17:30 UTCSep 8, 2026
COSCO ISTANBUL

COSCO ISTANBUL

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9484340
IMO Number
477464400
MMSI
VRKY2
Call Sign

Specifications

261 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
49,945 t
Deadweight
40,465 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JIANGSU NEW YANGZIJIANG SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - JINGJIANG, CHINA
Builder
CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of MELBOURNE
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Destination Port
Port of ADELAIDE
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About COSCO ISTANBUL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

COSCO ISTANBUL — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 40,465 GT, and a dead weight of 49,945 tonnes, COSCO ISTANBUL is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by COSCO SHANGHAI SHIPMANAGEMENT - SHANGHAI, CHINA, built by JIANGSU NEW YANGZIJIANG SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - JINGJIANG, CHINA.

COSCO ISTANBUL route and voyage history

COSCO ISTANBUL is currently on a voyage from MELBOURNE to ADELAIDE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T17:30:00Z. The live route and current course of COSCO ISTANBUL 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

COSCO ISTANBUL is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as COSCO ISTANBUL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477464400
  • IMO: 9484340
  • Call sign: VRKY2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is COSCO ISTANBUL right now?+
COSCO ISTANBUL is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from MELBOURNE to ADELAIDE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 17:30 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 ISTANBUL?+
COSCO ISTANBUL broadcasts MMSI 477464400 and is registered as IMO 9484340, with call sign VRKY2. 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 ISTANBUL?+
COSCO ISTANBUL 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 ISTANBUL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from COSCO ISTANBUL 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 ISTANBUL'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 ISTANBUL?+
COSCO ISTANBUL is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, COSCO ISTANBUL 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 ISTANBUL has a gross tonnage of 40,465 GT.

COSCO ISTANBUL — Key Facts

MMSI
477464400
IMO number
9484340
Call sign
VRKY2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
5.8 knots
Course over ground
22.0°
Heading
30°
Last known position
-34.9709°, 138.2577°
Destination
ADELAIDE
ETA
2026-09-08T17:30:00Z
Departure port
MELBOURNE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T08:34:00Z
Current draught
12.2 m
Maximum static draught
12 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
40465
Dead weight
49945 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:21:00Z