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GRANDSOAR — Cargo · IMO 9650547

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GRANDSOAR is currently at anchor in the Mozambique Channel, at 19.9095° S, 35.0406° E. It is sailing from NACALA to BEIRA ANCH with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 20:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 21:45 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.2 kn
Speed
154.0°
/ 172°
Course / Heading
9.2 m
Static Draught
9.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Mozambique flag
NACALAMZMNC
ATD
14:31 UTCNov 2, 2026
ETA
20:30 UTCNov 4, 2026
GRANDSOAR

GRANDSOAR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9650547
IMO Number
477978900
MMSI
VRKR7
Call Sign

Specifications

118 m × 19 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About GRANDSOAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GRANDSOAR — Cargo

GRANDSOAR is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag.

GRANDSOAR route and voyage history

GRANDSOAR is currently on a voyage from NACALA to BEIRA ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-04T20:30:00Z. The live route and current course of GRANDSOAR 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

Vessels in the same class as GRANDSOAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477978900
  • IMO: 9650547
  • Call sign: VRKR7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GRANDSOAR right now?

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GRANDSOAR is currently at anchor in the Mozambique Channel. It is sailing from NACALA to BEIRA ANCH with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 20:30 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 GRANDSOAR?

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GRANDSOAR broadcasts MMSI 477978900 and is registered as IMO 9650547, with call sign VRKR7. 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 GRANDSOAR?

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GRANDSOAR 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 GRANDSOAR?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GRANDSOAR 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 GRANDSOAR'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 GRANDSOAR?

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As a cargo, GRANDSOAR 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.

GRANDSOAR — Key Facts

MMSI
477978900
IMO number
9650547
Call sign
VRKR7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.2 knots
Course over ground
154.0°
Heading
172°
Last known position
-19.9095°, 35.0406°
Destination
BEIRA ANCH
ETA
2026-11-04T20:30:00Z
Departure port
NACALA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-02T14:31:00Z
Current draught
9.3 m
Maximum static draught
9.2 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T21:45:00Z