Question 1

Where is COSCO STAR right now?

Accepted Answer

COSCO STAR was last reported in the East China Sea, within the Taiwan Strait. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for COSCO STAR?

Accepted Answer

COSCO STAR broadcasts MMSI 477559700 and is registered as IMO 9073440. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is COSCO STAR?

Accepted Answer

COSCO STAR is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the HK flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full HK flag list at /flag/hk.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of COSCO STAR?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from COSCO STAR 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.

Question 5

How often is COSCO STAR's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is COSCO STAR?

Accepted Answer

As a passenger, COSCO STAR sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger.

COSCO STAR — Passenger · IMO 9073440

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