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MAERSK NAKURU — Cargo · IMO 9356103

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MAERSK NAKURU was last reported under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 6.3800° N, 11.0244° W, on 5 Nov 2026, 08:05 UTC. It was sailing from MONROVIA to NOUAKCHOTT with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 11:15 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
17.3 kn
Speed
281.0°
/ 280°
Course / Heading
10.5 m
Static Draught
9.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
07:13 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
11:15 UTCNov 7, 2026
MAERSK NAKURU

MAERSK NAKURU

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9356103
IMO Number
477552900
MMSI
VRKZ8
Call Sign

Specifications

211 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
34,100 t
Deadweight
25,904 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
VOLKSWERFT STRALSUND GMBH - STRALSUND, GERMANY
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About MAERSK NAKURU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MAERSK NAKURU — Cargo

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 25,904 GT, and a dead weight of 34,100 tonnes, MAERSK NAKURU is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by MAERSK SHIPPING HONG KONG - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by VOLKSWERFT STRALSUND GMBH - STRALSUND, GERMANY.

MAERSK NAKURU route and voyage history

MAERSK NAKURU is currently on a voyage from MONROVIA to NOUAKCHOTT with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T11:15:00Z. The live route and current course of MAERSK NAKURU 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

MAERSK NAKURU is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MAERSK NAKURU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477552900
  • IMO: 9356103
  • Call sign: VRKZ8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MAERSK NAKURU right now?

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MAERSK NAKURU was last reported under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, on 5 Nov 2026, 08:05 UTC. It was sailing from MONROVIA to NOUAKCHOTT with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 11:15 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 MAERSK NAKURU?

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MAERSK NAKURU broadcasts MMSI 477552900 and is registered as IMO 9356103, with call sign VRKZ8. 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 MAERSK NAKURU?

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MAERSK NAKURU 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 MAERSK NAKURU?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MAERSK NAKURU 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 MAERSK NAKURU's position updated?

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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 MAERSK NAKURU?

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MAERSK NAKURU is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MAERSK NAKURU 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. MAERSK NAKURU has a gross tonnage of 25,904 GT.

MAERSK NAKURU — Key Facts

MMSI
477552900
IMO number
9356103
Call sign
VRKZ8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
17.3 knots
Course over ground
281.0°
Heading
280°
Last known position
6.3800°, -11.0244°
Destination
NOUAKCHOTT
ETA
2026-11-07T11:15:00Z
Departure port
MONROVIA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T07:13:00Z
Current draught
9.8 m
Maximum static draught
10.5 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
25904
Dead weight
34100 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-05T08:05:00Z