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MSC VANCOUVER — Cargo · IMO 9285691

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MSC VANCOUVER is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 28.3079° S, 14.7513° E, making 10.2 knots on a course of 285°. It is sailing from CAPE TOWN to POINTE NOIRE with an ETA of 13 Sep 2026, 01:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:12 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.2 kn
Speed
284.6°
/ 283°
Course / Heading
11.4 m
Static Draught
14.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
04:56 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
01:00 UTCSep 13, 2026
MSC VANCOUVER

MSC VANCOUVER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9285691
IMO Number
636020499
MMSI
D5VS7
Call Sign

Specifications

300 m × 42 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
Year Built
93,638 t
Deadweight
83,133 t
Gross Tonnage
68,640 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of CAPE TOWN
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Port of POINTE NOIRE
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About MSC VANCOUVER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC VANCOUVER — Cargo

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 83,133 GT, and a dead weight of 93,638 tonnes, MSC VANCOUVER is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by ER SCHIFFAHRT - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

MSC VANCOUVER route and voyage history

MSC VANCOUVER is currently on a voyage from CAPE TOWN to POINTE NOIRE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-13T01:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC VANCOUVER 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

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

  • MMSI: 636020499
  • IMO: 9285691
  • Call sign: D5VS7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC VANCOUVER right now?+
MSC VANCOUVER is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from CAPE TOWN to POINTE NOIRE with an ETA of 13 Sep 2026, 01:00 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 MSC VANCOUVER?+
MSC VANCOUVER broadcasts MMSI 636020499 and is registered as IMO 9285691, with call sign D5VS7. 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 MSC VANCOUVER?+
MSC VANCOUVER 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 MSC VANCOUVER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC VANCOUVER 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 MSC VANCOUVER'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 MSC VANCOUVER?+
MSC VANCOUVER is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC VANCOUVER 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. MSC VANCOUVER has a gross tonnage of 83,133 GT.

MSC VANCOUVER — Key Facts

MMSI
636020499
IMO number
9285691
Call sign
D5VS7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.2 knots
Course over ground
284.6°
Heading
283°
Last known position
-28.3079°, 14.7513°
Destination
POINTE NOIRE
ETA
2026-09-13T01:00:00Z
Departure port
CAPE TOWN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T04:56:00Z
Current draught
14.5 m
Maximum static draught
11.4 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
83133
Dead weight
93638 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:12:25Z