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CHARLESTON EXPRESS — Cargo · IMO 9665645

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CHARLESTON EXPRESS is currently moored in the North Sea, at 51.5019° N, 0.4847° E. It is sailing from WILHELMSHAVEN to THAMES with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 14:24 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 19:51 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
14.9°
/ 260°
Course / Heading
14.1 m
Static Draught
12.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:16 UTCNov 2, 2026
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ETA
14:24 UTCNov 7, 2026
CHARLESTON EXPRESS

CHARLESTON EXPRESS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9665645
IMO Number
636093018
MMSI
5LBJ4
Call Sign

Specifications

368 m × 51 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
152,343 t
Deadweight
148,667 t
Gross Tonnage
53,250 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About CHARLESTON EXPRESS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHARLESTON EXPRESS — Cargo

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 148,667 GT, and a dead weight of 152,343 tonnes, CHARLESTON EXPRESS is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by ENESEL - ATHENS, GREECE, built by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

CHARLESTON EXPRESS route and voyage history

CHARLESTON EXPRESS is currently on a voyage from WILHELMSHAVEN to THAMES with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T14:24:00Z. The live route and current course of CHARLESTON EXPRESS 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

CHARLESTON EXPRESS is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as CHARLESTON EXPRESS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636093018
  • IMO: 9665645
  • Call sign: 5LBJ4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CHARLESTON EXPRESS right now?

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CHARLESTON EXPRESS is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from WILHELMSHAVEN to THAMES with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 14:24 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 CHARLESTON EXPRESS?

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CHARLESTON EXPRESS broadcasts MMSI 636093018 and is registered as IMO 9665645, with call sign 5LBJ4. 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 CHARLESTON EXPRESS?

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CHARLESTON EXPRESS 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 CHARLESTON EXPRESS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHARLESTON EXPRESS 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 CHARLESTON EXPRESS'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 CHARLESTON EXPRESS?

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CHARLESTON EXPRESS is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, CHARLESTON EXPRESS 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. CHARLESTON EXPRESS has a gross tonnage of 148,667 GT.

CHARLESTON EXPRESS — Key Facts

MMSI
636093018
IMO number
9665645
Call sign
5LBJ4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
14.9°
Heading
260°
Last known position
51.5019°, 0.4847°
Destination
THAMES
ETA
2026-11-07T14:24:00Z
Departure port
WILHELMSHAVEN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-02T13:16:00Z
Current draught
12.9 m
Maximum static draught
14.1 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
148667
Dead weight
152343 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T19:51:28Z