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MSC ISTANBUL — Cargo · IMO 9606326

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World map showing the last known position of MSC ISTANBUL at 20° 25.275' S, 11° 29.090' E
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MSC ISTANBUL was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 20.4212° S, 11.4848° E, on 7 Sep 2026, 22:21 UTC. It was sailing from SINGAPORE to TEMA with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 04:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
15.6 kn
Speed
334.0°
/ 337°
Course / Heading
10.9 m
Static Draught
16.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
05:17 UTCAug 21, 2026
Ghana flag
TEMAGHTEM
ETA
04:00 UTCSep 12, 2026
MSC ISTANBUL

MSC ISTANBUL

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9606326
IMO Number
636017537
MMSI
D5LL2
Call Sign

Specifications

399 m × 54 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
186,650 t
Deadweight
176,490 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
STX OFFSHORE & SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - JINHAE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of SINGAPORE
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Destination Port
Port of TEMA
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About MSC ISTANBUL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC ISTANBUL — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 176,490 GT, and a dead weight of 186,650 tonnes, MSC ISTANBUL is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by ZODIAC MARITIME - LONDON, United Kingdom (UK), built by STX OFFSHORE & SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - JINHAE, SOUTH KOREA.

MSC ISTANBUL route and voyage history

MSC ISTANBUL is currently on a voyage from SINGAPORE to TEMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-12T04:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC ISTANBUL 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 ISTANBUL is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC ISTANBUL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636017537
  • IMO: 9606326
  • Call sign: D5LL2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC ISTANBUL right now?+
MSC ISTANBUL was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, on 7 Sep 2026, 22:21 UTC. It was sailing from SINGAPORE to TEMA with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 04:00 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 MSC ISTANBUL?+
MSC ISTANBUL broadcasts MMSI 636017537 and is registered as IMO 9606326, with call sign D5LL2. 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 ISTANBUL?+
MSC ISTANBUL 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 ISTANBUL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC ISTANBUL 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 ISTANBUL'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 MSC ISTANBUL?+
MSC ISTANBUL is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC ISTANBUL 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 ISTANBUL has a gross tonnage of 176,490 GT.

MSC ISTANBUL — Key Facts

MMSI
636017537
IMO number
9606326
Call sign
D5LL2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
15.6 knots
Course over ground
334.0°
Heading
337°
Last known position
-20.4212°, 11.4848°
Destination
TEMA
ETA
2026-09-12T04:00:00Z
Departure port
SINGAPORE
Actual time of departure
2026-08-21T05:17:00Z
Current draught
16.4 m
Maximum static draught
10.9 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
176490
Dead weight
186650 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-07T22:21:00Z