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AFRICAN ROLLER — Cargo · IMO 9715191

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AFRICAN ROLLER is currently under way in the Tasman Sea, at 43.3457° S, 173.1623° E, making 10.0 knots on a course of 46°. It is sailing from LYTTELTON to NAPIER with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.0 kn
Speed
46.0°
/ 44°
Course / Heading
10 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
07:34 UTCNov 6, 2026
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NAPIERNZNPE
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
AFRICAN ROLLER

AFRICAN ROLLER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9715191
IMO Number
636023988
MMSI
5LQK5
Call Sign

Specifications

180 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
39,685 t
Deadweight
24,785 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ZHEJIANG OUHUA SHIPBUILDING - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About AFRICAN ROLLER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AFRICAN ROLLER — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 24,785 GT, and a dead weight of 39,685 tonnes, AFRICAN ROLLER is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by CHINA NAVIGATION - SINGAPORE, built by ZHEJIANG OUHUA SHIPBUILDING - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA.

AFRICAN ROLLER route and voyage history

AFRICAN ROLLER is currently on a voyage from LYTTELTON to NAPIER with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of AFRICAN ROLLER 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 AFRICAN ROLLER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636023988
  • IMO: 9715191
  • Call sign: 5LQK5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AFRICAN ROLLER right now?

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AFRICAN ROLLER is currently under way in the Tasman Sea. It is sailing from LYTTELTON to NAPIER with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 12:00 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 AFRICAN ROLLER?

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AFRICAN ROLLER broadcasts MMSI 636023988 and is registered as IMO 9715191, with call sign 5LQK5. 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 AFRICAN ROLLER?

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AFRICAN ROLLER 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 AFRICAN ROLLER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AFRICAN ROLLER 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 AFRICAN ROLLER'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 AFRICAN ROLLER?

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As a cargo, AFRICAN ROLLER 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. AFRICAN ROLLER has a gross tonnage of 24,785 GT.

AFRICAN ROLLER — Key Facts

MMSI
636023988
IMO number
9715191
Call sign
5LQK5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.0 knots
Course over ground
46.0°
Heading
44°
Last known position
-43.3457°, 173.1623°
Destination
NAPIER
ETA
2026-11-07T12:00:00Z
Departure port
LYTTELTON
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T07:34:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
10 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
24785
Dead weight
39685 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T10:00:06Z