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BRIGHT STAR — Cargo · IMO 9481960

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BRIGHT STAR is currently moored in the Indian Ocean, at 34.8216° S, 138.2869° E. It is sailing from ADELAIDE to ADELAIDE ANCH with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 18:25 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
12.0°
/ 57°
Course / Heading
9.3 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
18:17 UTCNov 7, 2026
ETA
19:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
BRIGHT STAR

BRIGHT STAR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9481960
IMO Number
636018508
MMSI
D5QA2
Call Sign

Specifications

180 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
34,529 t
Deadweight
22,988 t
Gross Tonnage
7,900 kW
Engine Power
SPP SHIPBUILDING TONGYOUNG SHIPYARD - TONGYOUNG, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE
Class Society
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About BRIGHT STAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BRIGHT STAR — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 22,988 GT, and a dead weight of 34,529 tonnes, BRIGHT STAR is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by CAPITALEASE - MILANO, ITALY, built by SPP SHIPBUILDING TONGYOUNG SHIPYARD - TONGYOUNG, SOUTH KOREA.

BRIGHT STAR route and voyage history

BRIGHT STAR is currently on a voyage from ADELAIDE to ADELAIDE ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T19:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BRIGHT STAR 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

BRIGHT STAR is classed by REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BRIGHT STAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636018508
  • IMO: 9481960
  • Call sign: D5QA2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BRIGHT STAR right now?

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BRIGHT STAR is currently moored in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from ADELAIDE to ADELAIDE ANCH with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 19:00 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 BRIGHT STAR?

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BRIGHT STAR broadcasts MMSI 636018508 and is registered as IMO 9481960, with call sign D5QA2 . 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 BRIGHT STAR?

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BRIGHT STAR 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 BRIGHT STAR?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BRIGHT STAR 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 BRIGHT STAR'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 BRIGHT STAR?

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BRIGHT STAR is classed by REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BRIGHT STAR 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. BRIGHT STAR has a gross tonnage of 22,988 GT.

BRIGHT STAR — Key Facts

MMSI
636018508
IMO number
9481960
Call sign
D5QA2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
12.0°
Heading
57°
Last known position
-34.8216°, 138.2869°
Destination
ADELAIDE ANCH
ETA
2026-11-07T19:00:00Z
Departure port
ADELAIDE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T18:17:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
9.3 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
22988
Dead weight
34529 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T18:25:46Z