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MILKY WAY — Cargo · IMO 9642734

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World map showing the last known position of MILKY WAY at 22° 51.085' S, 14° 30.488' E
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MILKY WAY is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 22.8514° S, 14.5081° E, making 0.1 knots on a course of 252°. It is sailing from POTI to WALVIS BAY ANCH with an ETA of 31 Aug 2026, 17:22 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 19:05 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
252.0°
/ 168°
Course / Heading
5.9 m
Static Draught
8 m
Current Draught

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POTIGEPTI
ATD
16:45 UTCAug 4, 2026
ETA
17:22 UTCAug 31, 2026
MILKY WAY

MILKY WAY

Identity

Cargo
Type
Singapore flagSG
Flag
9642734
IMO Number
563176400
MMSI
9V8380
Call Sign

Specifications

128 m × 20 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
14,257 t
Deadweight
9,981 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HIGAKI SHIPBUILDING - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of POTI
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Destination Port
Port of WALVIS BAY ANCH
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About MILKY WAY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MILKY WAY — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 9,981 GT, and a dead weight of 14,257 tonnes, MILKY WAY is a cargo registered under the Singapore flag. The vessel is owned by SETSUYO KISEN - IMABARI, JAPAN, built by HIGAKI SHIPBUILDING - IMABARI, JAPAN.

MILKY WAY route and voyage history

MILKY WAY is currently on a voyage from POTI to WALVIS BAY ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-31T17:22:00Z. The live route and current course of MILKY WAY 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

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

  • MMSI: 563176400
  • IMO: 9642734
  • Call sign: 9V8380
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MILKY WAY right now?+
MILKY WAY is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from POTI to WALVIS BAY ANCH with an ETA of 31 Aug 2026, 17:22 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 MILKY WAY?+
MILKY WAY broadcasts MMSI 563176400 and is registered as IMO 9642734, with call sign 9V8380. 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 MILKY WAY?+
MILKY WAY is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the SG 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 SG flag list at /flag/sg.
How can I see the live position of MILKY WAY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MILKY WAY 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 MILKY WAY'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 MILKY WAY?+
MILKY WAY is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MILKY WAY 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. MILKY WAY has a gross tonnage of 9,981 GT.

MILKY WAY — Key Facts

MMSI
563176400
IMO number
9642734
Call sign
9V8380
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
SG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
252.0°
Heading
168°
Last known position
-22.8514°, 14.5081°
Destination
WALVIS BAY ANCH
ETA
2026-08-31T17:22:00Z
Departure port
POTI
Actual time of departure
2026-08-04T16:45:00Z
Current draught
8 m
Maximum static draught
5.9 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
9981
Dead weight
14257 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T19:05:00Z