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MATECargo · IMO 9644990

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MATE is currently at anchor in the South Pacific Ocean, at 37.4662° S, 176.1313° E. It is sailing from MELBOURNE to TAURANGA ANCH with an ETA of 30 Aug 2026, 23:09 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:24 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
90.8°
/ 90°
Course / Heading
10.1 m
Static Draught
9.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
20:42 UTCAug 24, 2026
ETA
23:09 UTCAug 30, 2026
MATE

MATE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9644990
IMO Number
636015659
MMSI
D5CB9
Call Sign

Specifications

228 m × 37 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
51,939 t
Deadweight
42,814 t
Gross Tonnage
22,890 kW
Engine Power
ZHEJIANG SHIPBUILDING - NINGBO, CHINA
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of MELBOURNE
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for MELBOURNE (AUMEL).
Destination Port
Port of TAURANGA ANCH
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for TAURANGA ANCH (AUSYD).

About MATE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MATE — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 42,814 GT, and a dead weight of 51,939 tonnes, MATE is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is built by ZHEJIANG SHIPBUILDING - NINGBO, CHINA.

MATE route and voyage history

MATE is currently on a voyage from MELBOURNE to TAURANGA ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-30T23:09:00Z. The live route and current course of MATE 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

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

  • MMSI: 636015659
  • IMO: 9644990
  • Call sign: D5CB9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MATE right now?+
MATE is currently at anchor in the South Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from MELBOURNE to TAURANGA ANCH with an ETA of 30 Aug 2026, 23:09 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 MATE?+
MATE broadcasts MMSI 636015659 and is registered as IMO 9644990, with call sign D5CB9. 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 MATE?+
MATE 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 MATE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MATE 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 MATE'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 MATE?+
MATE is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MATE 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. MATE has a gross tonnage of 42,814 GT.

MATE — Key Facts

MMSI
636015659
IMO number
9644990
Call sign
D5CB9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
90.8°
Heading
90°
Last known position
-37.4662°, 176.1313°
Destination
TAURANGA ANCH
ETA
2026-08-30T23:09:00Z
Departure port
MELBOURNE
Actual time of departure
2026-08-24T20:42:00Z
Current draught
9.2 m
Maximum static draught
10.1 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
42814
Dead weight
51939 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:24:33Z