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NICOLAI MAERSKCargo · IMO 9192454

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NICOLAI MAERSK is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 15.6449° N, 113.1102° E, making 11.3 knots on a course of 39°. It is sailing from HO CHI MINH to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 00:01 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:46 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.3 kn
Speed
39.0°
/ 40°
Course / Heading
10.5 m
Static Draught
9.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
22:15 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
00:01 UTCSep 12, 2026
NICOLAI MAERSK

NICOLAI MAERSK

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9192454
IMO Number
477642900
MMSI
VRTT8
Call Sign

Specifications

198 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
30,420 t
Deadweight
27,733 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CSBC - KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of HO CHI MINH
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Destination Port
Port of SHANGHAI
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About NICOLAI MAERSK

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NICOLAI MAERSK — Cargo

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 27,733 GT, and a dead weight of 30,420 tonnes, NICOLAI MAERSK is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by AP MOLLER MAERSK - COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, built by CSBC - KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN.

NICOLAI MAERSK route and voyage history

NICOLAI MAERSK is currently on a voyage from HO CHI MINH to SHANGHAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-12T00:01:00Z. The live route and current course of NICOLAI MAERSK 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

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

  • MMSI: 477642900
  • IMO: 9192454
  • Call sign: VRTT8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NICOLAI MAERSK right now?+
NICOLAI MAERSK is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from HO CHI MINH to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 00:01 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 NICOLAI MAERSK?+
NICOLAI MAERSK broadcasts MMSI 477642900 and is registered as IMO 9192454, with call sign VRTT8 . 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 NICOLAI MAERSK?+
NICOLAI MAERSK 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 NICOLAI MAERSK?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NICOLAI MAERSK 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 NICOLAI MAERSK'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 NICOLAI MAERSK?+
NICOLAI MAERSK is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, NICOLAI MAERSK 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. NICOLAI MAERSK has a gross tonnage of 27,733 GT.

NICOLAI MAERSK — Key Facts

MMSI
477642900
IMO number
9192454
Call sign
VRTT8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.3 knots
Course over ground
39.0°
Heading
40°
Last known position
15.6449°, 113.1102°
Destination
SHANGHAI
ETA
2026-09-12T00:01:00Z
Departure port
HO CHI MINH
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T22:15:00Z
Current draught
9.9 m
Maximum static draught
10.5 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
27733
Dead weight
30420 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:46:00Z