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STAR EXPLORER — Cargo · IMO 9870977

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STAR EXPLORER is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 21.3084° N, 113.3398° E, making 13.1 knots on a course of 59°. It is sailing from HAI PHONG to HONG KONG with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 14:30 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 09:52 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.1 kn
Speed
59.0°
/ 61°
Course / Heading
7.4 m
Static Draught
7.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:50 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
14:30 UTCNov 6, 2026
STAR EXPLORER

STAR EXPLORER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9870977
IMO Number
538008859
MMSI
V7A2844
Call Sign

Specifications

142 m × 24 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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About STAR EXPLORER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

STAR EXPLORER — Cargo

STAR EXPLORER is a cargo registered under the Marshall Islands flag.

STAR EXPLORER route and voyage history

STAR EXPLORER is currently on a voyage from HAI PHONG to HONG KONG with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T14:30:00Z. The live route and current course of STAR EXPLORER 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 STAR EXPLORER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is STAR EXPLORER right now?

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STAR EXPLORER is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from HAI PHONG to HONG KONG with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 14:30 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 STAR EXPLORER?

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STAR EXPLORER broadcasts MMSI 538008859 and is registered as IMO 9870977, with call sign V7A2844. 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 STAR EXPLORER?

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STAR EXPLORER 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 STAR EXPLORER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from STAR EXPLORER 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 STAR EXPLORER's position updated?

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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 STAR EXPLORER?

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As a cargo, STAR EXPLORER 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.

STAR EXPLORER — Key Facts

MMSI
538008859
IMO number
9870977
Call sign
V7A2844
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.1 knots
Course over ground
59.0°
Heading
61°
Last known position
21.3084°, 113.3398°
Destination
HONG KONG
ETA
2026-11-06T14:30:00Z
Departure port
HAI PHONG
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T04:50:00Z
Current draught
7.2 m
Maximum static draught
7.4 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T09:52:00Z