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ALFA — Cargo · IMO 9296808

MHUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of ALFA at 42° 54.907' N, 146° 25.825' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

ALFA has not broadcast an AIS position for 5 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Pacific Ocean, at 42.9151° N, 146.4304° E, on 3 Sep 2026, 13:55 UTC. It was sailing from SHANGHAI to VANCOUVER.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.5 kn
Speed
41.0°
/ 67°
Course / Heading
12.2 m
Static Draught
7.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:19 UTCAug 23, 2026
ETA
15:00 UTCSep 16, 2026
ALFA

ALFA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9296808
IMO Number
538002511
MMSI
V7JF9
Call Sign

Specifications

225 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
77,328 t
Deadweight
40,219 t
Gross Tonnage
12,670 kW
Engine Power
OSHIMA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SAIKAI, JAPAN
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of SHANGHAI
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for SHANGHAI (CNSHG).
Destination Port
Port of VANCOUVER
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About ALFA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ALFA — Cargo

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 40,219 GT, and a dead weight of 77,328 tonnes, ALFA is a cargo registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by TRANSOCEAN MARITIME - MONACO, built by OSHIMA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SAIKAI, JAPAN.

ALFA route and voyage history

ALFA is currently on a voyage from SHANGHAI to VANCOUVER with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-16T15:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ALFA 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

ALFA is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ALFA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ALFA right now?+
ALFA has not broadcast an AIS position for 5 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Pacific Ocean, on 3 Sep 2026, 13:55 UTC. It was sailing from SHANGHAI to VANCOUVER. 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 ALFA?+
ALFA broadcasts MMSI 538002511 and is registered as IMO 9296808, with call sign V7JF9. 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 ALFA?+
ALFA is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the MH 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 MH flag list at /flag/mh.
How can I see the live position of ALFA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ALFA 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 ALFA'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 ALFA?+
ALFA is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ALFA 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. ALFA has a gross tonnage of 40,219 GT.

ALFA — Key Facts

MMSI
538002511
IMO number
9296808
Call sign
V7JF9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.5 knots
Course over ground
41.0°
Heading
67°
Last known position
42.9151°, 146.4304°
Destination
VANCOUVER
ETA
2026-09-16T15:00:00Z
Departure port
SHANGHAI
Actual time of departure
2026-08-23T04:19:00Z
Current draught
7.5 m
Maximum static draught
12.2 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
40219
Dead weight
77328 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-03T13:55:00Z