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COLOMBO — Cargo · IMO 9256212

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World map showing the last known position of COLOMBO at 3° 55.284' N, 142° 19.780' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

COLOMBO has not broadcast an AIS position for 3 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Pacific Ocean, at 3.9214° N, 142.3297° E, on 5 Sep 2026, 12:40 UTC. It was sailing from BOTANY to SHANTOU.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
17.6 kn
Speed
330.0°
/ 335°
Course / Heading
10.1 m
Static Draught
10.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Australia flag
BOTANYAUBTB
ATD
09:07 UTCAug 30, 2026
China flag
SHANTOUCNSTG
ETA
10:00 UTCSep 10, 2026
COLOMBO

COLOMBO

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9256212
IMO Number
636013289
MMSI
A8DZ2
Call Sign

Specifications

221 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
Year Built
38,638 t
Deadweight
32,958 t
Gross Tonnage
49,680 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI SAMHO HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - MOKPO, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of BOTANY
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Destination Port
Port of SHANTOU
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About COLOMBO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

COLOMBO — Cargo

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 32,958 GT, and a dead weight of 38,638 tonnes, COLOMBO is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is built by HYUNDAI SAMHO HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - MOKPO, SOUTH KOREA.

COLOMBO route and voyage history

COLOMBO is currently on a voyage from BOTANY to SHANTOU with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of COLOMBO 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

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

  • MMSI: 636013289
  • IMO: 9256212
  • Call sign: A8DZ2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is COLOMBO right now?+
COLOMBO has not broadcast an AIS position for 3 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Pacific Ocean, on 5 Sep 2026, 12:40 UTC. It was sailing from BOTANY to SHANTOU. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for COLOMBO?+
COLOMBO broadcasts MMSI 636013289 and is registered as IMO 9256212, with call sign A8DZ2. 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 COLOMBO?+
COLOMBO is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the LR 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 LR flag list at /flag/lr.
How can I see the live position of COLOMBO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from COLOMBO 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 COLOMBO'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 COLOMBO?+
COLOMBO is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, COLOMBO 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. COLOMBO has a gross tonnage of 32,958 GT.

COLOMBO — Key Facts

MMSI
636013289
IMO number
9256212
Call sign
A8DZ2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
17.6 knots
Course over ground
330.0°
Heading
335°
Last known position
3.9214°, 142.3297°
Destination
SHANTOU
ETA
2026-09-10T10:00:00Z
Departure port
BOTANY
Actual time of departure
2026-08-30T09:07:00Z
Current draught
10.6 m
Maximum static draught
10.1 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
32958
Dead weight
38638 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-05T12:40:00Z