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VELA — Cargo · IMO 9406180

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World map showing the last known position of VELA at 21° 9.385' S, 11° 44.692' E
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VELA was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 21.1564° S, 11.7449° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 01:41 UTC. It was sailing from PORT KLANG ANCH to LAGOS with an ETA of 11 Sep 2026, 12:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
18.2 kn
Speed
334.0°
/ 339°
Course / Heading
12.3 m
Static Draught
12.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
12:47 UTCAug 23, 2026
Nigeria flag
LAGOSNGLOS
ETA
12:00 UTCSep 11, 2026
VELA

VELA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9406180
IMO Number
636019716
MMSI
D5VU9
Call Sign

Specifications

264 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
50,420 t
Deadweight
41,225 t
Gross Tonnage
36,560 kW
Engine Power
ZHEJIANG SHIPBUILDING - NINGBO, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of PORT KLANG ANCH
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Destination Port
Port of LAGOS
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About VELA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VELA — Cargo

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 41,225 GT, and a dead weight of 50,420 tonnes, VELA is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by OLTMANN SCHIFFARHTS - STADE, GERMANY, built by ZHEJIANG SHIPBUILDING - NINGBO, CHINA.

VELA route and voyage history

VELA is currently on a voyage from PORT KLANG ANCH to LAGOS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-11T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of VELA 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

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

  • MMSI: 636019716
  • IMO: 9406180
  • Call sign: D5VU9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VELA right now?+
VELA was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, on 8 Sep 2026, 01:41 UTC. It was sailing from PORT KLANG ANCH to LAGOS with an ETA of 11 Sep 2026, 12:00 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 VELA?+
VELA broadcasts MMSI 636019716 and is registered as IMO 9406180, with call sign D5VU9 . 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 VELA?+
VELA 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 VELA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VELA 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 VELA'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 VELA?+
VELA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, VELA 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. VELA has a gross tonnage of 41,225 GT.

VELA — Key Facts

MMSI
636019716
IMO number
9406180
Call sign
D5VU9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
18.2 knots
Course over ground
334.0°
Heading
339°
Last known position
-21.1564°, 11.7449°
Destination
LAGOS
ETA
2026-09-11T12:00:00Z
Departure port
PORT KLANG ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-08-23T12:47:00Z
Current draught
12.9 m
Maximum static draught
12.3 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
41225
Dead weight
50420 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T01:41:00Z