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COSCO FOS — Cargo · IMO 9484302

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COSCO FOS is currently under way in the Yellow Sea, at 38.0873° N, 121.9985° E, making 19.7 knots on a course of 297°. It is sailing from BUSAN to TIANJIN with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 13:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 19:25 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
19.7 kn
Speed
297.0°
/ 297°
Course / Heading
10.6 m
Static Draught
9.7 m
Current Draught

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BUSANKRPUS
ATD
16:38 UTCNov 5, 2026
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TIANJINCNTXG
ETA
13:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
COSCO FOS

COSCO FOS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9484302
IMO Number
477947700
MMSI
VRKR6
Call Sign

Specifications

261 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
49,954 t
Deadweight
40,447 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JIANGSU NEW YANGZIJIANG SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - JINGJIANG, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About COSCO FOS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

COSCO FOS — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 40,447 GT, and a dead weight of 49,954 tonnes, COSCO FOS is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by COSCO FOS MARITIME - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by JIANGSU NEW YANGZIJIANG SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - JINGJIANG, CHINA.

COSCO FOS route and voyage history

COSCO FOS is currently on a voyage from BUSAN to TIANJIN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T13:00:00Z. The live route and current course of COSCO FOS 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 FOS is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as COSCO FOS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477947700
  • IMO: 9484302
  • Call sign: VRKR6
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is COSCO FOS right now?

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COSCO FOS is currently under way in the Yellow Sea. It is sailing from BUSAN to TIANJIN with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 13:00 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 COSCO FOS?

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COSCO FOS broadcasts MMSI 477947700 and is registered as IMO 9484302, with call sign VRKR6. 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 FOS?

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COSCO FOS 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 FOS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from COSCO FOS 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 FOS'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 FOS?

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COSCO FOS is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, COSCO FOS 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 FOS has a gross tonnage of 40,447 GT.

COSCO FOS — Key Facts

MMSI
477947700
IMO number
9484302
Call sign
VRKR6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
19.7 knots
Course over ground
297.0°
Heading
297°
Last known position
38.0873°, 121.9985°
Destination
TIANJIN
ETA
2026-11-07T13:00:00Z
Departure port
BUSAN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T16:38:00Z
Current draught
9.7 m
Maximum static draught
10.6 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
40447
Dead weight
49954 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T19:25:00Z