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MSC POLARIS — Cargo · IMO 9074042

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MSC POLARIS is currently under way, at 6.2975° N, 3.4892° E, making 1.7 knots on a course of 65°. It is sailing from LAGOS to LAGOS ANCH with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 06:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 11:45 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
1.7 kn
Speed
65.0°
/ 221°
Course / Heading
13.6 m
Static Draught
11.6 m
Current Draught

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LAGOSNGLOS
ATD
06:29 UTCNov 8, 2026
ETA
06:30 UTCNov 8, 2026
MSC POLARIS

MSC POLARIS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9074042
IMO Number
636016066
MMSI
D5EF8
Call Sign

Specifications

300 m × 37 m
Length × Breadth
1995-01-01
Year Built
63,014 t
Deadweight
60,862 t
Gross Tonnage
43,620 kW
Engine Power
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD - KOBE, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About MSC POLARIS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC POLARIS — Cargo

Built in 1995, with a gross tonnage of 60,862 GT, and a dead weight of 63,014 tonnes, MSC POLARIS is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by EASTERN PACIFIC SHIPPING - SINGAPORE, built by MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD - KOBE, JAPAN.

MSC POLARIS route and voyage history

MSC POLARIS is currently on a voyage from LAGOS to LAGOS ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T06:30:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC POLARIS 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

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

  • MMSI: 636016066
  • IMO: 9074042
  • Call sign: D5EF8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC POLARIS right now?

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MSC POLARIS is currently under way. It is sailing from LAGOS to LAGOS ANCH with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 06:30 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 MSC POLARIS?

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MSC POLARIS broadcasts MMSI 636016066 and is registered as IMO 9074042, with call sign D5EF8. 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 MSC POLARIS?

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MSC POLARIS 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 MSC POLARIS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC POLARIS 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 MSC POLARIS'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 MSC POLARIS?

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MSC POLARIS is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC POLARIS 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. MSC POLARIS has a gross tonnage of 60,862 GT.

MSC POLARIS — Key Facts

MMSI
636016066
IMO number
9074042
Call sign
D5EF8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
1.7 knots
Course over ground
65.0°
Heading
221°
Last known position
6.2975°, 3.4892°
Destination
LAGOS ANCH
ETA
2026-11-08T06:30:00Z
Departure port
LAGOS
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T06:29:00Z
Current draught
11.6 m
Maximum static draught
13.6 m
Year built
1995-01-01
Gross tonnage
60862
Dead weight
63014 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T11:45:00Z