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MSC IRIS — Cargo · IMO 9987378

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World map showing the last known position of MSC IRIS at 30° 24.160' N, 123° 35.932' E
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MSC IRIS is currently under way in the East China Sea, at 30.4027° N, 123.5989° E, making 1.8 knots on a course of 191°. It is sailing from QINGDAO to QINGDAO with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 01:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:21 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
1.8 kn
Speed
191.0°
/ 110°
Course / Heading
12.1 m
Static Draught
13.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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QINGDAOCNQDG
ATD
04:05 UTCSep 5, 2026
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QINGDAOCNQDG
ETA
01:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
MSC IRIS

MSC IRIS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9987378
IMO Number
636025656
MMSI
5LYN4
Call Sign

Specifications

366 m × 51 m
Length × Breadth
2025-01-01
Year Built
168,000 t
Deadweight
155,104 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About MSC IRIS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC IRIS — Cargo

Built in 2025, with a gross tonnage of 155,104 GT, and a dead weight of 168,000 tonnes, MSC IRIS is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag.

MSC IRIS route and voyage history

MSC IRIS is currently on a voyage from QINGDAO to QINGDAO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T01:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC IRIS 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 MSC IRIS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636025656
  • IMO: 9987378
  • Call sign: 5LYN4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC IRIS right now?+
MSC IRIS is currently under way in the East China Sea. It is sailing from QINGDAO to QINGDAO with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 01:00 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 MSC IRIS?+
MSC IRIS broadcasts MMSI 636025656 and is registered as IMO 9987378, with call sign 5LYN4. 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 IRIS?+
MSC IRIS 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 IRIS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC IRIS 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 IRIS'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 MSC IRIS?+
As a cargo, MSC IRIS 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 IRIS has a gross tonnage of 155,104 GT.

MSC IRIS — Key Facts

MMSI
636025656
IMO number
9987378
Call sign
5LYN4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
1.8 knots
Course over ground
191.0°
Heading
110°
Last known position
30.4027°, 123.5989°
Destination
QINGDAO
ETA
2026-09-09T01:00:00Z
Departure port
QINGDAO
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T04:05:00Z
Current draught
13.9 m
Maximum static draught
12.1 m
Year built
2025-01-01
Gross tonnage
155104
Dead weight
168000 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:21:00Z