Question 1

Where is JOY STAR right now?

Accepted Answer

JOY STAR was last reported in the South China Sea. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for JOY STAR?

Accepted Answer

JOY STAR broadcasts MMSI 533170641 and is registered as IMO 9883962. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is JOY STAR?

Accepted Answer

JOY STAR is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the MY flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full MY flag list at /flag/my.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of JOY STAR?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from JOY STAR 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.

Question 5

How often is JOY STAR's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is JOY STAR?

Accepted Answer

As a passenger, JOY STAR sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger.

JOY STAR — Passenger · IMO 9883962

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