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MSC TOPAZ — Cargo · IMO 9502908

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MSC TOPAZ is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 1.6070° N, 104.8998° E, making 12.5 knots on a course of 230°. It is sailing from QINGDAO to NINGBO with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 16:59 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.5 kn
Speed
230.0°
/ 236°
Course / Heading
14.3 m
Static Draught
10.2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:44 UTCMay 17, 2026
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ETA
00:01 UTCNov 8, 2026
MSC TOPAZ

MSC TOPAZ

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9502908
IMO Number
636017916
MMSI
D5NI2
Call Sign

Specifications

366 m × 48 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
140,973 t
Deadweight
141,754 t
Gross Tonnage
68,000 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About MSC TOPAZ

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC TOPAZ — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 141,754 GT, and a dead weight of 140,973 tonnes, MSC TOPAZ is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by DOHLE SCHIFFAHRT - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

MSC TOPAZ route and voyage history

MSC TOPAZ is currently on a voyage from QINGDAO to NINGBO with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T00:01:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC TOPAZ 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 TOPAZ is classed by KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC TOPAZ can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636017916
  • IMO: 9502908
  • Call sign: D5NI2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC TOPAZ right now?

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MSC TOPAZ is currently under way in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. It is sailing from QINGDAO to NINGBO with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 00:01 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 TOPAZ?

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MSC TOPAZ broadcasts MMSI 636017916 and is registered as IMO 9502908, with call sign D5NI2. 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 TOPAZ?

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MSC TOPAZ 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 TOPAZ?

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

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MSC TOPAZ is classed by KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC TOPAZ 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 TOPAZ has a gross tonnage of 141,754 GT.

MSC TOPAZ — Key Facts

MMSI
636017916
IMO number
9502908
Call sign
D5NI2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.5 knots
Course over ground
230.0°
Heading
236°
Last known position
1.6070°, 104.8998°
Destination
NINGBO
ETA
2026-11-08T00:01:00Z
Departure port
QINGDAO
Actual time of departure
2026-05-17T23:44:00Z
Current draught
10.2 m
Maximum static draught
14.3 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
141754
Dead weight
140973 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T16:59:00Z