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HYDRUS — Cargo · IMO 9576260

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World map showing the last known position of HYDRUS at 17° 42.718' S, 153° 17.847' E
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HYDRUS is currently under way in the Coral Sea, at 17.7120° S, 153.2974° E, making 12.0 knots on a course of 170°. It is sailing from SHANGHAI to PORT KEMBLA with an ETA of 11 Sep 2026, 22:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:29 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.0 kn
Speed
170.0°
/ 169°
Course / Heading
7.7 m
Static Draught
6.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
09:02 UTCAug 26, 2026
ETA
22:00 UTCSep 11, 2026
HYDRUS

HYDRUS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9576260
IMO Number
538007996
MMSI
V7CJ4
Call Sign

Specifications

230 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
81,601 t
Deadweight
45,263 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
LONGXUE SHIPBUILDING - GUANGZHOU, CHINA
Builder
CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of SHANGHAI
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Destination Port
Port of PORT KEMBLA
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About HYDRUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HYDRUS — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 45,263 GT, and a dead weight of 81,601 tonnes, HYDRUS is a cargo registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by CHINA SHIPPING INTERNATIONAL SHIPMANAGEMENT - SHANGHAI, CHINA, built by LONGXUE SHIPBUILDING - GUANGZHOU, CHINA.

HYDRUS route and voyage history

HYDRUS is currently on a voyage from SHANGHAI to PORT KEMBLA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-11T22:00:00Z. The live route and current course of HYDRUS 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HYDRUS right now?+
HYDRUS is currently under way in the Coral Sea. It is sailing from SHANGHAI to PORT KEMBLA with an ETA of 11 Sep 2026, 22:00 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 HYDRUS?+
HYDRUS broadcasts MMSI 538007996 and is registered as IMO 9576260, with call sign V7CJ4 . 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 HYDRUS?+
HYDRUS 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 HYDRUS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HYDRUS 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 HYDRUS'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 HYDRUS?+
HYDRUS is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, HYDRUS 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. HYDRUS has a gross tonnage of 45,263 GT.

HYDRUS — Key Facts

MMSI
538007996
IMO number
9576260
Call sign
V7CJ4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.0 knots
Course over ground
170.0°
Heading
169°
Last known position
-17.7120°, 153.2974°
Destination
PORT KEMBLA
ETA
2026-09-11T22:00:00Z
Departure port
SHANGHAI
Actual time of departure
2026-08-26T09:02:00Z
Current draught
6.9 m
Maximum static draught
7.7 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
45263
Dead weight
81601 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:29:00Z