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MSC CAROLE — Cargo · IMO 9785445

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MSC CAROLE is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 31.2301° S, 16.6723° E, making 17.1 knots on a course of 160°. It is sailing from WALVIS BAY to HAMBANTOTA with an ETA of 17 Nov 2026, 14:30 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 05:28 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
17.1 kn
Speed
160.0°
/ 159°
Course / Heading
12.9 m
Static Draught
15.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
21:55 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
14:30 UTCNov 17, 2026
MSC CAROLE

MSC CAROLE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9785445
IMO Number
636021012
MMSI
5LBU9
Call Sign

Specifications

328 m × 48 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About MSC CAROLE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC CAROLE — Cargo

MSC CAROLE is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag.

MSC CAROLE route and voyage history

MSC CAROLE is currently on a voyage from WALVIS BAY to HAMBANTOTA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-17T14:30:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC CAROLE 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 MSC CAROLE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636021012
  • IMO: 9785445
  • Call sign: 5LBU9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC CAROLE right now?

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MSC CAROLE is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from WALVIS BAY to HAMBANTOTA with an ETA of 17 Nov 2026, 14:30 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 MSC CAROLE?

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MSC CAROLE broadcasts MMSI 636021012 and is registered as IMO 9785445, with call sign 5LBU9. 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 CAROLE?

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MSC CAROLE 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 CAROLE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC CAROLE 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 CAROLE'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 MSC CAROLE?

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As a cargo, MSC CAROLE 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 CAROLE — Key Facts

MMSI
636021012
IMO number
9785445
Call sign
5LBU9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
17.1 knots
Course over ground
160.0°
Heading
159°
Last known position
-31.2301°, 16.6723°
Destination
HAMBANTOTA
ETA
2026-11-17T14:30:00Z
Departure port
WALVIS BAY
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T21:55:00Z
Current draught
15.5 m
Maximum static draught
12.9 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T05:28:00Z