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NEPTULUS — Cargo · IMO 9473705

MHAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of NEPTULUS at 16° 59.034' N, 82° 19.042' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

NEPTULUS has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Bay of Bengal, at 16.9839° N, 82.3174° E, on 4 Sep 2026, 23:10 UTC. It was sailing from MANGALORE to KAKINADA.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
307.0°
/ 179°
Course / Heading
10.4 m
Static Draught
6.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
17:29 UTCAug 18, 2026
ETA
06:42 UTCAug 23, 2026
NEPTULUS

NEPTULUS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9473705
IMO Number
538007921
MMSI
V7RL9
Call Sign

Specifications

180 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
33,706 t
Deadweight
21,229 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHIN KOCHI JYUKO - KOCHI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of MANGALORE
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for MANGALORE (INNML).
Destination Port
Port of KAKINADA
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About NEPTULUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NEPTULUS — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 21,229 GT, and a dead weight of 33,706 tonnes, NEPTULUS is a cargo registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by BRAVE MARITIME - ATHENS, GREECE, built by SHIN KOCHI JYUKO - KOCHI, JAPAN.

NEPTULUS route and voyage history

NEPTULUS is currently on a voyage from MANGALORE to KAKINADA with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-23T06:42:00Z. The live route and current course of NEPTULUS 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

NEPTULUS is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as NEPTULUS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NEPTULUS right now?+
NEPTULUS has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Bay of Bengal, on 4 Sep 2026, 23:10 UTC. It was sailing from MANGALORE to KAKINADA. 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 NEPTULUS?+
NEPTULUS broadcasts MMSI 538007921 and is registered as IMO 9473705, with call sign V7RL9. 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 NEPTULUS?+
NEPTULUS 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 NEPTULUS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NEPTULUS 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 NEPTULUS'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 NEPTULUS?+
NEPTULUS is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, NEPTULUS 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. NEPTULUS has a gross tonnage of 21,229 GT.

NEPTULUS — Key Facts

MMSI
538007921
IMO number
9473705
Call sign
V7RL9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
307.0°
Heading
179°
Last known position
16.9839°, 82.3174°
Destination
KAKINADA
ETA
2026-08-23T06:42:00Z
Departure port
MANGALORE
Actual time of departure
2026-08-18T17:29:00Z
Current draught
6.2 m
Maximum static draught
10.4 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
21229
Dead weight
33706 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-04T23:10:00Z