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MSC PAOLA — Cargo · IMO 9161297

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MSC PAOLA is currently under way in the Yellow Sea, at 35.4954° N, 124.1136° E, making 11.6 knots on a course of 351°. It is sailing from SUBIC BAY to DALIAN with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 08:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 14:12 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.6 kn
Speed
351.0°
/ 352°
Course / Heading
10.6 m
Static Draught
10.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:45 UTCNov 2, 2026
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DALIANCNDLC
ETA
08:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
MSC PAOLA

MSC PAOLA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9161297
IMO Number
636018318
MMSI
D5PE6
Call Sign

Specifications

243 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
1998-01-01
Year Built
42,960 t
Deadweight
37,579 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MSC PAOLA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC PAOLA — Cargo

Built in 1998, with a gross tonnage of 37,579 GT, and a dead weight of 42,960 tonnes, MSC PAOLA is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT HONG KONG - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA.

MSC PAOLA route and voyage history

MSC PAOLA is currently on a voyage from SUBIC BAY to DALIAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T08:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC PAOLA 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 PAOLA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC PAOLA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636018318
  • IMO: 9161297
  • Call sign: D5PE6
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC PAOLA right now?

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MSC PAOLA is currently under way in the Yellow Sea. It is sailing from SUBIC BAY to DALIAN with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 08:00 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 PAOLA?

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MSC PAOLA broadcasts MMSI 636018318 and is registered as IMO 9161297, with call sign D5PE6. 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 PAOLA?

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MSC PAOLA 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 PAOLA?

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

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MSC PAOLA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC PAOLA 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 PAOLA has a gross tonnage of 37,579 GT.

MSC PAOLA — Key Facts

MMSI
636018318
IMO number
9161297
Call sign
D5PE6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.6 knots
Course over ground
351.0°
Heading
352°
Last known position
35.4954°, 124.1136°
Destination
DALIAN
ETA
2026-11-07T08:00:00Z
Departure port
SUBIC BAY
Actual time of departure
2026-11-02T13:45:00Z
Current draught
10.9 m
Maximum static draught
10.6 m
Year built
1998-01-01
Gross tonnage
37579
Dead weight
42960 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T14:12:00Z