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NORTH ISLAND — Cargo · IMO 9705304

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World map showing the last known position of NORTH ISLAND at 46° 11.950' N, 52° 39.829' W
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NORTH ISLAND is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 46.1992° N, 52.6638° W, making 11.8 knots on a course of 61°. It is sailing from BALTIMORE to BAIE VERTE with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 17:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:49 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.8 kn
Speed
61.0°
/ 59°
Course / Heading
6.4 m
Static Draught
7.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
01:40 UTCSep 4, 2026
ETA
17:30 UTCSep 9, 2026
NORTH ISLAND

NORTH ISLAND

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9705304
IMO Number
477681700
MMSI
VRTX5
Call Sign

Specifications

200 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
61,105 t
Deadweight
34,447 t
Gross Tonnage
8,130 kW
Engine Power
COSCO NANTONG SHIPYARD - NANTONG, CHINA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of BALTIMORE
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Destination Port
Port of BAIE VERTE
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About NORTH ISLAND

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NORTH ISLAND — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 34,447 GT, and a dead weight of 61,105 tonnes, NORTH ISLAND is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by SCORPIO COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT - MONACO, built by COSCO NANTONG SHIPYARD - NANTONG, CHINA.

NORTH ISLAND route and voyage history

NORTH ISLAND is currently on a voyage from BALTIMORE to BAIE VERTE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T17:30:00Z. The live route and current course of NORTH ISLAND 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

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

  • MMSI: 477681700
  • IMO: 9705304
  • Call sign: VRTX5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NORTH ISLAND right now?+
NORTH ISLAND is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from BALTIMORE to BAIE VERTE with an ETA of 9 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 NORTH ISLAND?+
NORTH ISLAND broadcasts MMSI 477681700 and is registered as IMO 9705304, with call sign VRTX5 . 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 NORTH ISLAND?+
NORTH ISLAND 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 NORTH ISLAND?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NORTH ISLAND 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 NORTH ISLAND'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 NORTH ISLAND?+
NORTH ISLAND is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, NORTH ISLAND 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. NORTH ISLAND has a gross tonnage of 34,447 GT.

NORTH ISLAND — Key Facts

MMSI
477681700
IMO number
9705304
Call sign
VRTX5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.8 knots
Course over ground
61.0°
Heading
59°
Last known position
46.1992°, -52.6638°
Destination
BAIE VERTE
ETA
2026-09-09T17:30:00Z
Departure port
BALTIMORE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-04T01:40:00Z
Current draught
7.3 m
Maximum static draught
6.4 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
34447
Dead weight
61105 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:49:00Z