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LODESTAR WAY — Cargo · IMO 9434175

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World map showing the last known position of LODESTAR WAY at 41° 39.758' N, 30° 28.780' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

LODESTAR WAY has not broadcast an AIS position for 28 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Mediterranean Sea, at 41.6626° N, 30.4797° E, on 11 Aug 2026, 21:01 UTC. It was sailing from HAIFA to ISTANBUL.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.8 kn
Speed
69.0°
/ 67°
Course / Heading
9.6 m
Static Draught
9.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Israel flag
HAIFAILHFA
ATD
10:58 UTCAug 7, 2026
ETA
07:00 UTCAug 11, 2026
LODESTAR WAY

LODESTAR WAY

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9434175
IMO Number
636022148
MMSI
5LHJ9
Call Sign

Specifications

147 m × 20 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
18,510 t
Deadweight
12,899 t
Gross Tonnage
6,000 kW
Engine Power
PAL INDONESIA PERWAKILAN YARD - SURABAJA, INDONESIA
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of HAIFA
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Destination Port
Port of ISTANBUL
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About LODESTAR WAY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

LODESTAR WAY — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 12,899 GT, and a dead weight of 18,510 tonnes, LODESTAR WAY is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by MGD SHIPPING - NAPOLI, ITALY, built by PAL INDONESIA PERWAKILAN YARD - SURABAJA, INDONESIA.

LODESTAR WAY route and voyage history

LODESTAR WAY is currently on a voyage from HAIFA to ISTANBUL with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-11T07:00:00Z. The live route and current course of LODESTAR WAY 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

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

  • MMSI: 636022148
  • IMO: 9434175
  • Call sign: 5LHJ9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LODESTAR WAY right now?+
LODESTAR WAY has not broadcast an AIS position for 28 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Mediterranean Sea, on 11 Aug 2026, 21:01 UTC. It was sailing from HAIFA to ISTANBUL. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for LODESTAR WAY?+
LODESTAR WAY broadcasts MMSI 636022148 and is registered as IMO 9434175, with call sign 5LHJ9. 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 LODESTAR WAY?+
LODESTAR WAY 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 LODESTAR WAY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from LODESTAR WAY 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 LODESTAR WAY'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 LODESTAR WAY?+
LODESTAR WAY is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, LODESTAR WAY 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. LODESTAR WAY has a gross tonnage of 12,899 GT.

LODESTAR WAY — Key Facts

MMSI
636022148
IMO number
9434175
Call sign
5LHJ9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.8 knots
Course over ground
69.0°
Heading
67°
Last known position
41.6626°, 30.4797°
Destination
ISTANBUL
ETA
2026-08-11T07:00:00Z
Departure port
HAIFA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-07T10:58:00Z
Current draught
9.6 m
Maximum static draught
9.6 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
12899
Dead weight
18510 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-11T21:01:00Z