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OOCL CHARLESTON — Cargo · IMO 9461790

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OOCL CHARLESTON was last reported under way in the East China Sea, at 30.8110° N, 123.8824° E, on 5 Nov 2026, 19:40 UTC. It was sailing from SINGAPORE to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
8.0 kn
Speed
313.0°
/ 322°
Course / Heading
10.8 m
Static Draught
10.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
17:40 UTCOct 29, 2026
ETA
09:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
OOCL CHARLESTON

OOCL CHARLESTON

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9461790
IMO Number
477655800
MMSI
VRFX2
Call Sign

Specifications

260 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
50,518 t
Deadweight
40,168 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About OOCL CHARLESTON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

OOCL CHARLESTON — Cargo

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 40,168 GT, and a dead weight of 50,518 tonnes, OOCL CHARLESTON is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by OOCL - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA.

OOCL CHARLESTON route and voyage history

OOCL CHARLESTON is currently on a voyage from SINGAPORE to SHANGHAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T09:00:00Z. The live route and current course of OOCL CHARLESTON 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

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

  • MMSI: 477655800
  • IMO: 9461790
  • Call sign: VRFX2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is OOCL CHARLESTON right now?

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OOCL CHARLESTON was last reported under way in the East China Sea, on 5 Nov 2026, 19:40 UTC. It was sailing from SINGAPORE to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 09:00 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 OOCL CHARLESTON?

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OOCL CHARLESTON broadcasts MMSI 477655800 and is registered as IMO 9461790, with call sign VRFX2. 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 OOCL CHARLESTON?

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OOCL CHARLESTON 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 OOCL CHARLESTON?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from OOCL CHARLESTON 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 OOCL CHARLESTON'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 OOCL CHARLESTON?

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OOCL CHARLESTON is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, OOCL CHARLESTON 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. OOCL CHARLESTON has a gross tonnage of 40,168 GT.

OOCL CHARLESTON — Key Facts

MMSI
477655800
IMO number
9461790
Call sign
VRFX2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
8.0 knots
Course over ground
313.0°
Heading
322°
Last known position
30.8110°, 123.8824°
Destination
SHANGHAI
ETA
2026-11-07T09:00:00Z
Departure port
SINGAPORE
Actual time of departure
2026-10-29T17:40:00Z
Current draught
10.2 m
Maximum static draught
10.8 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
40168
Dead weight
50518 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-05T19:40:00Z