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VELA LEADER — Cargo · IMO 9158288

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World map showing the last known position of VELA LEADER at 34° 49.299' S, 24° 33.922' E
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VELA LEADER was last reported under way in the Indian Ocean, at 34.8217° S, 24.5654° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 11:04 UTC. It was sailing from AQABA INDUSTRIAL to LAEM CHABANG with an ETA of 24 Sep 2026, 22:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
17.2 kn
Speed
82.0°
/ 80°
Course / Heading
8.9 m
Static Draught
7.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
18:45 UTCAug 17, 2026
ETA
22:00 UTCSep 24, 2026
VELA LEADER

VELA LEADER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9158288
IMO Number
636024024
MMSI
5LQO9
Call Sign

Specifications

200 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
1998-01-01
Year Built
22,799 t
Deadweight
57,623 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHIN KURUSHIMA - TOKYO, JAPAN
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of AQABA INDUSTRIAL
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Destination Port
Port of LAEM CHABANG
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About VELA LEADER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VELA LEADER — Cargo

Built in 1998, with a gross tonnage of 57,623 GT, and a dead weight of 22,799 tonnes, VELA LEADER is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by CENTRAL GULF LINES - MOBILE AL, United States (USA), built by SHIN KURUSHIMA - TOKYO, JAPAN.

VELA LEADER route and voyage history

VELA LEADER is currently on a voyage from AQABA INDUSTRIAL to LAEM CHABANG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-24T22:00:00Z. The live route and current course of VELA LEADER 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

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

  • MMSI: 636024024
  • IMO: 9158288
  • Call sign: 5LQO9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VELA LEADER right now?+
VELA LEADER was last reported under way in the Indian Ocean, on 8 Sep 2026, 11:04 UTC. It was sailing from AQABA INDUSTRIAL to LAEM CHABANG with an ETA of 24 Sep 2026, 22:00 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 VELA LEADER?+
VELA LEADER broadcasts MMSI 636024024 and is registered as IMO 9158288, with call sign 5LQO9. 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 VELA LEADER?+
VELA LEADER 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 VELA LEADER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VELA LEADER 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 VELA LEADER'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 VELA LEADER?+
VELA LEADER is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, VELA LEADER 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. VELA LEADER has a gross tonnage of 57,623 GT.

VELA LEADER — Key Facts

MMSI
636024024
IMO number
9158288
Call sign
5LQO9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
17.2 knots
Course over ground
82.0°
Heading
80°
Last known position
-34.8217°, 24.5654°
Destination
LAEM CHABANG
ETA
2026-09-24T22:00:00Z
Departure port
AQABA INDUSTRIAL
Actual time of departure
2026-08-17T18:45:00Z
Current draught
7.5 m
Maximum static draught
8.9 m
Year built
1998-01-01
Gross tonnage
57623
Dead weight
22799 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T11:04:00Z