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GCL THAMES — Cargo · IMO 9966221

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World map showing the last known position of GCL THAMES at 10° 14.969' N, 120° 34.738' E
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GCL THAMES is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 10.2495° N, 120.5790° E, making 13.8 knots on a course of 181°. It is sailing from ZHANJIANG to PORT HEDLAND with an ETA of 15 Sep 2026, 14:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:20 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.8 kn
Speed
181.0°
/ 181°
Course / Heading
18.5 m
Static Draught
8.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
20:17 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
14:00 UTCSep 15, 2026
GCL THAMES

GCL THAMES

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9966221
IMO Number
636023665
MMSI
5LOU7
Call Sign

Specifications

292 m × 45 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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Departure Port
Port of ZHANJIANG
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Destination Port
Port of PORT HEDLAND
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About GCL THAMES

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GCL THAMES — Cargo

GCL THAMES is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag.

GCL THAMES route and voyage history

GCL THAMES is currently on a voyage from ZHANJIANG to PORT HEDLAND with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-15T14:00:00Z. The live route and current course of GCL THAMES 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 GCL THAMES can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636023665
  • IMO: 9966221
  • Call sign: 5LOU7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GCL THAMES right now?+
GCL THAMES is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from ZHANJIANG to PORT HEDLAND with an ETA of 15 Sep 2026, 14:00 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 GCL THAMES?+
GCL THAMES broadcasts MMSI 636023665 and is registered as IMO 9966221, with call sign 5LOU7. 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 GCL THAMES?+
GCL THAMES 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 GCL THAMES?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GCL THAMES 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 GCL THAMES'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 GCL THAMES?+
As a cargo, GCL THAMES 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.

GCL THAMES — Key Facts

MMSI
636023665
IMO number
9966221
Call sign
5LOU7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.8 knots
Course over ground
181.0°
Heading
181°
Last known position
10.2495°, 120.5790°
Destination
PORT HEDLAND
ETA
2026-09-15T14:00:00Z
Departure port
ZHANJIANG
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T20:17:00Z
Current draught
8.8 m
Maximum static draught
18.5 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:20:00Z