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MSC TARANTO — Cargo · IMO 9475258

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World map showing the last known position of MSC TARANTO at 34° 11.919' S, 25° 30.913' E
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MSC TARANTO is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 34.1987° S, 25.5152° E, making 19.7 knots on a course of 74°. It is sailing from MERSIN to HONG KONG with an ETA of 23 Sep 2026, 07:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:07 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
19.7 kn
Speed
74.0°
/ 74°
Course / Heading
12.6 m
Static Draught
13.1 m
Current Draught

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Türkiye flag
MERSINTRMER
ATD
06:23 UTCAug 22, 2026
ETA
07:00 UTCSep 23, 2026
MSC TARANTO

MSC TARANTO

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9475258
IMO Number
636092247
MMSI
A8ZE4
Call Sign

Specifications

366 m × 51 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
166,085 t
Deadweight
153,115 t
Gross Tonnage
72,240 kW
Engine Power
DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. - GEOJE (KOR). YARD NO. 4196
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of MERSIN
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Destination Port
Port of HONG KONG
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About MSC TARANTO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MSC TARANTO — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 153,115 GT, and a dead weight of 166,085 tonnes, MSC TARANTO is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by OFFEN REEDEREI - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. - GEOJE (KOR). YARD NO. 4196.

MSC TARANTO route and voyage history

MSC TARANTO is currently on a voyage from MERSIN to HONG KONG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-23T07:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MSC TARANTO 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 TARANTO is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MSC TARANTO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636092247
  • IMO: 9475258
  • Call sign: A8ZE4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MSC TARANTO right now?+
MSC TARANTO is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from MERSIN to HONG KONG with an ETA of 23 Sep 2026, 07:00 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 TARANTO?+
MSC TARANTO broadcasts MMSI 636092247 and is registered as IMO 9475258, with call sign A8ZE4. 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 TARANTO?+
MSC TARANTO 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 TARANTO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MSC TARANTO 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 TARANTO'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 TARANTO?+
MSC TARANTO is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MSC TARANTO 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 TARANTO has a gross tonnage of 153,115 GT.

MSC TARANTO — Key Facts

MMSI
636092247
IMO number
9475258
Call sign
A8ZE4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
19.7 knots
Course over ground
74.0°
Heading
74°
Last known position
-34.1987°, 25.5152°
Destination
HONG KONG
ETA
2026-09-23T07:00:00Z
Departure port
MERSIN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-22T06:23:00Z
Current draught
13.1 m
Maximum static draught
12.6 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
153115
Dead weight
166085 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:07:00Z