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ESL WHALE — Cargo · IMO 9454577

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ESL WHALE is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 14.4876° S, 116.4699° E, making 11.5 knots on a course of 172°. It is sailing from JIANGYIN to PORT WALCOTT with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 08:21 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.5 kn
Speed
172.0°
/ 171°
Course / Heading
8.6 m
Static Draught
8.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
03:46 UTCOct 28, 2026
ETA
17:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
ESL WHALE

ESL WHALE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9454577
IMO Number
636019380
MMSI
D5UF7
Call Sign

Specifications

295 m × 46 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
180,389 t
Deadweight
94,710 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DALIAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY GROUP - DALIAN, CHINA
Builder
CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
Class Society
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About ESL WHALE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ESL WHALE — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 94,710 GT, and a dead weight of 180,389 tonnes, ESL WHALE is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by ZHEJIANG FUCHUEN SHIPPING & ENTERPRISE - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by DALIAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY GROUP - DALIAN, CHINA.

ESL WHALE route and voyage history

ESL WHALE is currently on a voyage from JIANGYIN to PORT WALCOTT with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T17:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ESL WHALE 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

ESL WHALE is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ESL WHALE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636019380
  • IMO: 9454577
  • Call sign: D5UF7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ESL WHALE right now?

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ESL WHALE is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from JIANGYIN to PORT WALCOTT with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 17:00 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 ESL WHALE?

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ESL WHALE broadcasts MMSI 636019380 and is registered as IMO 9454577, with call sign D5UF7 . 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 ESL WHALE?

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ESL WHALE 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 ESL WHALE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ESL WHALE 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 ESL WHALE'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 ESL WHALE?

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ESL WHALE is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ESL WHALE 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. ESL WHALE has a gross tonnage of 94,710 GT.

ESL WHALE — Key Facts

MMSI
636019380
IMO number
9454577
Call sign
D5UF7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.5 knots
Course over ground
172.0°
Heading
171°
Last known position
-14.4876°, 116.4699°
Destination
PORT WALCOTT
ETA
2026-11-08T17:00:00Z
Departure port
JIANGYIN
Actual time of departure
2026-10-28T03:46:00Z
Current draught
8.7 m
Maximum static draught
8.6 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
94710
Dead weight
180389 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T08:21:00Z