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ROSCO POPLAR — Cargo · IMO 9336878

HKUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of ROSCO POPLAR at 12° 27.075' S, 91° 51.510' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

ROSCO POPLAR has not broadcast an AIS position for 3 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Indian Ocean, at 12.4513° S, 91.8585° E, on 5 Sep 2026, 15:31 UTC. It was sailing from PORT LOUIS to PORT LOUIS.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.3 kn
Speed
254.0°
/ 251°
Course / Heading
8.5 m
Static Draught
7.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
09:08 UTCAug 22, 2026
ETA
04:00 UTCSep 13, 2026
ROSCO POPLAR

ROSCO POPLAR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9336878
IMO Number
477743200
MMSI
VRGP5
Call Sign

Specifications

224 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
82,331 t
Deadweight
42,647 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
OSHIMA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SAIKAI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About ROSCO POPLAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ROSCO POPLAR — Cargo

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 42,647 GT, and a dead weight of 82,331 tonnes, ROSCO POPLAR is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by REWOOD OCEAN SHIPPING - HEBEI, CHINA, built by OSHIMA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SAIKAI, JAPAN.

ROSCO POPLAR route and voyage history

ROSCO POPLAR is currently on a voyage from PORT LOUIS to PORT LOUIS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-13T04:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ROSCO POPLAR 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

ROSCO POPLAR is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ROSCO POPLAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477743200
  • IMO: 9336878
  • Call sign: VRGP5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ROSCO POPLAR right now?+
ROSCO POPLAR has not broadcast an AIS position for 3 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Indian Ocean, on 5 Sep 2026, 15:31 UTC. It was sailing from PORT LOUIS to PORT LOUIS. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for ROSCO POPLAR?+
ROSCO POPLAR broadcasts MMSI 477743200 and is registered as IMO 9336878, with call sign VRGP5 . 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 ROSCO POPLAR?+
ROSCO POPLAR 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 ROSCO POPLAR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ROSCO POPLAR 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 ROSCO POPLAR'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 ROSCO POPLAR?+
ROSCO POPLAR is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ROSCO POPLAR 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. ROSCO POPLAR has a gross tonnage of 42,647 GT.

ROSCO POPLAR — Key Facts

MMSI
477743200
IMO number
9336878
Call sign
VRGP5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.3 knots
Course over ground
254.0°
Heading
251°
Last known position
-12.4513°, 91.8585°
Destination
PORT LOUIS
ETA
2026-09-13T04:00:00Z
Departure port
PORT LOUIS
Actual time of departure
2026-08-22T09:08:00Z
Current draught
7.3 m
Maximum static draught
8.5 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
42647
Dead weight
82331 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-05T15:31:00Z