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GENCO DEFENDER — Cargo · IMO 9718210

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World map showing the last known position of GENCO DEFENDER at 17° 16.529' S, 117° 45.232' E
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GENCO DEFENDER is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 17.2755° S, 117.7539° E, making 13.0 knots on a course of 160°. It is sailing from CHANGZHOU to PORT HEDLAND with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:20 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.0 kn
Speed
160.0°
/ 162°
Course / Heading
8.3 m
Static Draught
8.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
01:11 UTCAug 25, 2026
ETA
10:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
GENCO DEFENDER

GENCO DEFENDER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9718210
IMO Number
538008128
MMSI
V7TJ8
Call Sign

Specifications

292 m × 45 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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Departure Port
Port of CHANGZHOU
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Destination Port
Port of PORT HEDLAND
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for PORT HEDLAND (AUPHE).

About GENCO DEFENDER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GENCO DEFENDER — Cargo

GENCO DEFENDER is a cargo registered under the Marshall Islands flag.

GENCO DEFENDER route and voyage history

GENCO DEFENDER is currently on a voyage from CHANGZHOU to PORT HEDLAND with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of GENCO DEFENDER 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 GENCO DEFENDER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GENCO DEFENDER right now?+
GENCO DEFENDER is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from CHANGZHOU to PORT HEDLAND with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 10:00 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 GENCO DEFENDER?+
GENCO DEFENDER broadcasts MMSI 538008128 and is registered as IMO 9718210, with call sign V7TJ8. 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 GENCO DEFENDER?+
GENCO DEFENDER 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 GENCO DEFENDER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GENCO DEFENDER 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 GENCO DEFENDER'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 GENCO DEFENDER?+
As a cargo, GENCO DEFENDER 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.

GENCO DEFENDER — Key Facts

MMSI
538008128
IMO number
9718210
Call sign
V7TJ8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.0 knots
Course over ground
160.0°
Heading
162°
Last known position
-17.2755°, 117.7539°
Destination
PORT HEDLAND
ETA
2026-09-09T10:00:00Z
Departure port
CHANGZHOU
Actual time of departure
2026-08-25T01:11:00Z
Current draught
8.9 m
Maximum static draught
8.3 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:20:00Z