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COSCO SAO PAULO — Cargo · IMO 9484388

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COSCO SAO PAULO is currently moored in the Indian Ocean, at 4.0500° S, 39.6180° E. It is sailing from TANJUNG PELEPAS to MOMBASA with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 13:33 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 15:04 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
50.0°
/ 252°
Course / Heading
8.9 m
Static Draught
12.4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
04:54 UTCOct 22, 2026
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MOMBASAKEMBA
ETA
13:33 UTCNov 4, 2026
COSCO SAO PAULO

COSCO SAO PAULO

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9484388
IMO Number
477832200
MMSI
VRLY8
Call Sign

Specifications

261 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
49,962 t
Deadweight
40,465 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JIANGSU NEW YANGZIJIANG SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - JINGJIANG, CHINA
Builder
CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
Class Society
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About COSCO SAO PAULO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

COSCO SAO PAULO — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 40,465 GT, and a dead weight of 49,962 tonnes, COSCO SAO PAULO is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by COSCO SHANGHAI SHIPMANAGEMENT - SHANGHAI, CHINA, built by JIANGSU NEW YANGZIJIANG SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - JINGJIANG, CHINA.

COSCO SAO PAULO route and voyage history

COSCO SAO PAULO is currently on a voyage from TANJUNG PELEPAS to MOMBASA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-04T13:33:00Z. The live route and current course of COSCO SAO PAULO 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

COSCO SAO PAULO is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as COSCO SAO PAULO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477832200
  • IMO: 9484388
  • Call sign: VRLY8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is COSCO SAO PAULO right now?

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COSCO SAO PAULO is currently moored in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from TANJUNG PELEPAS to MOMBASA with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 13:33 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 COSCO SAO PAULO?

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COSCO SAO PAULO broadcasts MMSI 477832200 and is registered as IMO 9484388, with call sign VRLY8. 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 COSCO SAO PAULO?

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COSCO SAO PAULO 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 COSCO SAO PAULO?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from COSCO SAO PAULO 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 COSCO SAO PAULO'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 COSCO SAO PAULO?

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COSCO SAO PAULO is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, COSCO SAO PAULO 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. COSCO SAO PAULO has a gross tonnage of 40,465 GT.

COSCO SAO PAULO — Key Facts

MMSI
477832200
IMO number
9484388
Call sign
VRLY8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
50.0°
Heading
252°
Last known position
-4.0500°, 39.6180°
Destination
MOMBASA
ETA
2026-11-04T13:33:00Z
Departure port
TANJUNG PELEPAS
Actual time of departure
2026-10-22T04:54:00Z
Current draught
12.4 m
Maximum static draught
8.9 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
40465
Dead weight
49962 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T15:04:00Z