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TRUE CAPTAIN — Cargo · IMO 9747883

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World map showing the last known position of TRUE CAPTAIN at 9° 8.816' S, 123° 21.912' E
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TRUE CAPTAIN is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 9.1469° S, 123.3652° E, making 13.1 knots on a course of 212°. It is sailing from TAICANG to PORT WALCOTT with an ETA of 11 Sep 2026, 09:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:27 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.1 kn
Speed
212.0°
/ 213°
Course / Heading
17.8 m
Static Draught
8.7 m
Current Draught

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China flag
TAICANGCNTAG
ATD
03:32 UTCAug 31, 2026
ETA
09:30 UTCSep 11, 2026
TRUE CAPTAIN

TRUE CAPTAIN

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9747883
IMO Number
636019569
MMSI
D5VC5
Call Sign

Specifications

292 m × 45 m
Length × Breadth
2016-01-01
Year Built
180,981 t
Deadweight
92,992 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of TAICANG
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Destination Port
Port of PORT WALCOTT
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About TRUE CAPTAIN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TRUE CAPTAIN — Cargo

Built in 2016, with a gross tonnage of 92,992 GT, and a dead weight of 180,981 tonnes, TRUE CAPTAIN is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag.

TRUE CAPTAIN route and voyage history

TRUE CAPTAIN is currently on a voyage from TAICANG to PORT WALCOTT with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-11T09:30:00Z. The live route and current course of TRUE CAPTAIN 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

Vessels in the same class as TRUE CAPTAIN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636019569
  • IMO: 9747883
  • Call sign: D5VC5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TRUE CAPTAIN right now?+
TRUE CAPTAIN is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from TAICANG to PORT WALCOTT with an ETA of 11 Sep 2026, 09:30 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 TRUE CAPTAIN?+
TRUE CAPTAIN broadcasts MMSI 636019569 and is registered as IMO 9747883, with call sign D5VC5. 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 TRUE CAPTAIN?+
TRUE CAPTAIN 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 TRUE CAPTAIN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TRUE CAPTAIN 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 TRUE CAPTAIN'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 TRUE CAPTAIN?+
As a cargo, TRUE CAPTAIN 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. TRUE CAPTAIN has a gross tonnage of 92,992 GT.

TRUE CAPTAIN — Key Facts

MMSI
636019569
IMO number
9747883
Call sign
D5VC5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.1 knots
Course over ground
212.0°
Heading
213°
Last known position
-9.1469°, 123.3652°
Destination
PORT WALCOTT
ETA
2026-09-11T09:30:00Z
Departure port
TAICANG
Actual time of departure
2026-08-31T03:32:00Z
Current draught
8.7 m
Maximum static draught
17.8 m
Year built
2016-01-01
Gross tonnage
92992
Dead weight
180981 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:27:00Z