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MAERSK CONGO — Cargo · IMO 9525340

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MAERSK CONGO is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 26.0383° S, 42.9681° E, making 18.2 knots on a course of 270°. It is sailing from COLOMBO to COLOMBO with an ETA of 19 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 04:34 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
18.2 kn
Speed
270.0°
/ 272°
Course / Heading
12.2 m
Static Draught
13.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
05:06 UTCOct 31, 2026
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ETA
19:00 UTCNov 19, 2026
MAERSK CONGO

MAERSK CONGO

Identity

Cargo
Type
Singapore flagSG
Flag
9525340
IMO Number
566145000
MMSI
9V9498
Call Sign

Specifications

249 m × 37 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
61,614 t
Deadweight
50,869 t
Gross Tonnage
23,000 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About MAERSK CONGO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MAERSK CONGO — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 50,869 GT, and a dead weight of 61,614 tonnes, MAERSK CONGO is a cargo registered under the Singapore flag. The vessel is owned by AP MOLLER SINGAPORE - ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, built by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

MAERSK CONGO route and voyage history

MAERSK CONGO is currently on a voyage from COLOMBO to COLOMBO with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-19T19:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MAERSK CONGO 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

MAERSK CONGO is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MAERSK CONGO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 566145000
  • IMO: 9525340
  • Call sign: 9V9498
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MAERSK CONGO right now?

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MAERSK CONGO is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from COLOMBO to COLOMBO with an ETA of 19 Nov 2026, 19:00 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 MAERSK CONGO?

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MAERSK CONGO broadcasts MMSI 566145000 and is registered as IMO 9525340, with call sign 9V9498. 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 MAERSK CONGO?

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MAERSK CONGO 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 MAERSK CONGO?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MAERSK CONGO 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 MAERSK CONGO'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 MAERSK CONGO?

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MAERSK CONGO is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MAERSK CONGO 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. MAERSK CONGO has a gross tonnage of 50,869 GT.

MAERSK CONGO — Key Facts

MMSI
566145000
IMO number
9525340
Call sign
9V9498
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
SG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
18.2 knots
Course over ground
270.0°
Heading
272°
Last known position
-26.0383°, 42.9681°
Destination
COLOMBO
ETA
2026-11-19T19:00:00Z
Departure port
COLOMBO
Actual time of departure
2026-10-31T05:06:00Z
Current draught
13.9 m
Maximum static draught
12.2 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
50869
Dead weight
61614 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T04:34:00Z