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THAMES TRADER — Cargo · IMO 9566825

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THAMES TRADER is currently under way in the East China Sea, at 23.0023° N, 119.8483° E, making 8.8 knots on a course of 4°. It is sailing from QINZHOU to GWANGYANG with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 00:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:24 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
8.8 kn
Speed
4.0°
/ 4°
Course / Heading
7.5 m
Static Draught
14.5 m
Current Draught

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China flag
QINZHOUCNQZH
ATD
08:18 UTCAug 21, 2026
ETA
00:00 UTCSep 12, 2026
THAMES TRADER

THAMES TRADER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9566825
IMO Number
636019399
MMSI
D5UI4
Call Sign

Specifications

229 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
79,445 t
Deadweight
43,501 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JINHAI HEAVY INDUSTRY - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of QINZHOU
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Destination Port
Port of GWANGYANG
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About THAMES TRADER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

THAMES TRADER — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 43,501 GT, and a dead weight of 79,445 tonnes, THAMES TRADER is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by GRAND CHINA INTERNATIONAL SHIPMANAGEMENT - SHANGHAI, CHINA, built by JINHAI HEAVY INDUSTRY - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA.

THAMES TRADER route and voyage history

THAMES TRADER is currently on a voyage from QINZHOU to GWANGYANG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-12T00:00:00Z. The live route and current course of THAMES TRADER 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

THAMES TRADER is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as THAMES TRADER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636019399
  • IMO: 9566825
  • Call sign: D5UI4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is THAMES TRADER right now?+
THAMES TRADER is currently under way in the East China Sea, within the Taiwan Strait. It is sailing from QINZHOU to GWANGYANG with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 00:00 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 THAMES TRADER?+
THAMES TRADER broadcasts MMSI 636019399 and is registered as IMO 9566825, with call sign D5UI4. 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 THAMES TRADER?+
THAMES TRADER 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 THAMES TRADER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from THAMES TRADER 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 THAMES TRADER'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 THAMES TRADER?+
THAMES TRADER is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, THAMES TRADER 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. THAMES TRADER has a gross tonnage of 43,501 GT.

THAMES TRADER — Key Facts

MMSI
636019399
IMO number
9566825
Call sign
D5UI4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
8.8 knots
Course over ground
4.0°
Heading
4°
Last known position
23.0023°, 119.8483°
Destination
GWANGYANG
ETA
2026-09-12T00:00:00Z
Departure port
QINZHOU
Actual time of departure
2026-08-21T08:18:00Z
Current draught
14.5 m
Maximum static draught
7.5 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
43501
Dead weight
79445 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:24:00Z