Where is ESMERALDA now?

ESMERALDA (Bulk carrier, Marshall Islands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 07:25 UTC, under way at 8.4 kn, in the North Pacific Ocean. The crew-entered destination was JPTGO C (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 4, 2026, 06:23 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is ESMERALDA?

ESMERALDA is a bulk carrier sailing under the flag of Marshall Islands, built in 2009 by Mitsui Tamano Shipyard. The vessel is 190 m long with a beam of 32.3 m and has a gross tonnage of 31,236.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of ESMERALDA?

NOVELTY SHIPMANAGEMENT S.A. is recorded as ISM manager for ESMERALDA (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting years 2024–2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for ESMERALDA?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for ESMERALDA from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for ESMERALDA. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

ESMERALDA

Bulk carrier · Marshall Islands · built 2009 · AIS Class A

IMO9430856MMSI538010679Call signV7A7247Last AIS position Oct 4, 2026, 07:25 UTC

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In short

ESMERALDA (Bulk carrier, Marshall Islands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 07:25 UTC, under way at 8.4 kn, in the North Pacific Ocean. Its crew-entered AIS destination is JPTGO C, with an ETA of Oct 5, 2026, 00:30 UTC; its reported draught is 10.3 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 4, 2026, 06:23 UTC). ISM manager: NOVELTY SHIPMANAGEMENT S.A. (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions, reporting years 2024–2025).

Vessel type: Bulk carrier
Flag: Marshall Islands
Year built: 2009
Gross tonnage: 31,236
Size (length × beam): 190 m × 32 m
ISM manager: NOVELTY SHIPMANAGEMENT S.A.

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Last reported position

received Oct 4, 2026, 07:25 UTC

Position: 33.6336° N, 136.627° E
Area: North Pacific Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 8.4 kn
Course: 57°
Heading: 55°

33.6336° N, 136.627° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: ESMERALDA
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9430856
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 538010679
Call signWhat is a call sign?: V7A7247
Flag: Marshall Islands
Vessel type: Detailed type from EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissionsBulk carrier
AIS ship type: Cargo
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 31,236
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q85990616. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.55,582 t
Length overall: 190 m
Beam: 32.3 m
Year built: 2009

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

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ISM manager: NOVELTY SHIPMANAGEMENT S.A.
Source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions · reporting years 2024–2025 · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
Builder: Mitsui Tamano Shipyard
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Jan 18, 2023, 01:21 UTC	Reported departure from Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Jan 17, 2023, 17:27 UTC	Reported arrival at Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Nov 7, 2019, 17:04 UTC	Reported departure from Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Nov 7, 2019, 11:47 UTC	Reported arrival at Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Apr 27, 2019, 00:34 UTC	Reported departure from Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Apr 23, 2019, 08:43 UTC	Reported arrival at Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Emissions & fuel consumption

Independently verified annual figures reported under the EU MRV regulation — public environmental data the incumbents don't surface.

Year	CO₂ emitted	Fuel burned	Time at sea	CO₂ / n mile
2023	2,220 t	701 t	29 days	311 kg
2024	1,373 t	437 t	20 days	302 kg
2025	2,551 t	806 t	34 days	233 kg

Technical efficiency: EEXI (4.2 gCO₂/t·nm). Source: European Commission / EMSA THETIS-MRV (EU Regulation 2015/757). Covers voyages to, from and within the EU/EEA.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Reported by authorities Authority-reported

Port	Record	Date (UTC)	Berth	Source
Hong Kong HKHKG	Arrival	Jan 17, 2023, 17:27 UTC	PT	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Hong Kong HKHKG	Arrival(matched by call sign)	Nov 7, 2019, 11:47 UTC	WL	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Hong Kong HKHKG	Arrival	Apr 23, 2019, 08:43 UTC	CCM	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Hong Kong HKHKG	Arrival	Apr 25, 2018, 15:33 UTC	SELA	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
PORT OF PLAQUEMINES, LA	Departure	Dec 8, 2016(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
PORT OF PLAQUEMINES, LA	Arrival	Dec 5, 2016(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Long Beach USLGB	Departure	Aug 18, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Long Beach USLGB	Arrival	Aug 8, 2013(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Long Beach USLGB	Departure	Aug 9, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Long Beach USLGB	Arrival	Jul 26, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Longview USLOG	Departure	Jul 21, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Longview USLOG	Arrival	Jul 21, 2012(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Records published by the authority named on each row. Earliest record for this ship: January 10, 2011.

Source: Marine Department, HKSAR Government — DATA.GOV.HK. Licence: DATA.GOV.HK Terms and Conditions.

Source: US Army Corps of Engineers, Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center (US CBP entrance/clearance records). Licence: US Government work — public domain.

Frequently asked questions

Where is ESMERALDA now?: ESMERALDA (Bulk carrier, Marshall Islands flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 07:25 UTC, under way at 8.4 kn, in the North Pacific Ocean. The crew-entered destination was JPTGO C (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 4, 2026, 06:23 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is ESMERALDA?: ESMERALDA is a bulk carrier sailing under the flag of Marshall Islands, built in 2009 by Mitsui Tamano Shipyard. The vessel is 190 m long with a beam of 32.3 m and has a gross tonnage of 31,236.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of ESMERALDA?: NOVELTY SHIPMANAGEMENT S.A. is recorded as ISM manager for ESMERALDA (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting years 2024–2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for ESMERALDA?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for ESMERALDA from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for ESMERALDA. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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