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MSC GENERAL IV — Cargo · IMO 9344708

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MSC GENERAL IV is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 15.4929° N, 110.7531° E, making 14.5 knots on a course of 9°. It is sailing from SINGAPORE to BUSAN with an ETA of 14 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 11:32 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.5 kn
Speed
9.0°
/ 14°
Course / Heading
10.2 m
Static Draught
12.6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:26 UTCNov 5, 2026
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ETA
00:01 UTCNov 14, 2026
MSC GENERAL IV

MSC GENERAL IV

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9344708
IMO Number
636022632
MMSI
A8MW8
Call Sign

Specifications

264 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
53,870 t
Deadweight
41,835 t
Gross Tonnage
36,560 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI MIPO DOCKYARD CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About MSC GENERAL IV

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC GENERAL IV — Cargo

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 41,835 GT, and a dead weight of 53,870 tonnes, MSC GENERAL IV is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by NORDDEUTSCHE REEDEREI - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by HYUNDAI MIPO DOCKYARD CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

MSC GENERAL IV route and voyage history

MSC GENERAL IV is currently on a voyage from SINGAPORE to BUSAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-14T00:01:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC GENERAL IV 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 GENERAL IV is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC GENERAL IV can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636022632
  • IMO: 9344708
  • Call sign: A8MW8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC GENERAL IV right now?

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MSC GENERAL IV is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from SINGAPORE to BUSAN with an ETA of 14 Nov 2026, 00:01 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 GENERAL IV?

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MSC GENERAL IV broadcasts MMSI 636022632 and is registered as IMO 9344708, with call sign A8MW8. 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 GENERAL IV?

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MSC GENERAL IV 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 GENERAL IV?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC GENERAL IV 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 GENERAL IV'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 GENERAL IV?

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MSC GENERAL IV is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC GENERAL IV 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 GENERAL IV has a gross tonnage of 41,835 GT.

MSC GENERAL IV — Key Facts

MMSI
636022632
IMO number
9344708
Call sign
A8MW8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.5 knots
Course over ground
9.0°
Heading
14°
Last known position
15.4929°, 110.7531°
Destination
BUSAN
ETA
2026-11-14T00:01:00Z
Departure port
SINGAPORE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T13:26:00Z
Current draught
12.6 m
Maximum static draught
10.2 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
41835
Dead weight
53870 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T11:32:00Z