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CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN — Cargo · IMO 9706891

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CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN is currently moored in the Red Sea, at 29.4663° N, 34.9746° E. It is sailing from SOKHNA to AQABA with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 13:14 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:07 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 9°
Course / Heading
12.5 m
Static Draught
14.2 m
Current Draught

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Egypt flag
SOKHNAEGSOK
ATD
23:15 UTCSep 3, 2026
Jordan flag
AQABAJOAQJ
ETA
13:14 UTCSep 7, 2026
CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Identity

Cargo
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
9706891
IMO Number
215195000
MMSI
9HA5008
Call Sign

Specifications

399 m × 54 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
185,000 t
Deadweight
179,922 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JIANGNAN CHANGXING SHIPBUILDING - SHANGHAI, CHINA
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of SOKHNA
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Destination Port
Port of AQABA
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About CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 179,922 GT, and a dead weight of 185,000 tonnes, CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN is a cargo registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by CSSC HONG KONG SHIPPING - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by JIANGNAN CHANGXING SHIPBUILDING - SHANGHAI, CHINA.

CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN route and voyage history

CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN is currently on a voyage from SOKHNA to AQABA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T13:14:00Z. The live route and current course of CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 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

CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 215195000
  • IMO: 9706891
  • Call sign: 9HA5008
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN right now?+
CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN is currently moored in the Red Sea, within the Suez Canal approach. It is sailing from SOKHNA to AQABA with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 13:14 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 CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN?+
CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN broadcasts MMSI 215195000 and is registered as IMO 9706891, with call sign 9HA5008. 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 CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN?+
CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the MT 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 MT flag list at /flag/mt.
How can I see the live position of CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 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 CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'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 CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN?+
CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 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. CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN has a gross tonnage of 179,922 GT.

CMA CGM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN — Key Facts

MMSI
215195000
IMO number
9706891
Call sign
9HA5008
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
9°
Last known position
29.4663°, 34.9746°
Destination
AQABA
ETA
2026-09-07T13:14:00Z
Departure port
SOKHNA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T23:15:00Z
Current draught
14.2 m
Maximum static draught
12.5 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
179922
Dead weight
185000 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:07:29Z