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BLUE BIRDTanker · IMO 9527764

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BLUE BIRD is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 44.2847° N, 8.4707° E, making 0.1 knots on a course of 287°. It is sailing from BARCELONA to VADO LIGURE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 07:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:21 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
287.0°
/ 186°
Course / Heading
5.6 m
Static Draught
5.6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:00 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
07:30 UTCSep 8, 2026
BLUE BIRD

BLUE BIRD

Identity

Tanker
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
9527764
IMO Number
215691000
MMSI
9HA2785
Call Sign

Specifications

128 m × 20 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
9,438 t
Deadweight
7,386 t
Gross Tonnage
6,000 kW
Engine Power
TVK SHIPYARD - IZMIT, TURKEY
Builder
REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of BARCELONA
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Destination Port
Port of VADO LIGURE
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About BLUE BIRD

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BLUE BIRD — Tanker

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 7,386 GT, and a dead weight of 9,438 tonnes, BLUE BIRD is a tanker registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by ATLANTIK DENIZCILIK - ISTANBUL, TURKEY, built by TVK SHIPYARD - IZMIT, TURKEY.

BLUE BIRD route and voyage history

BLUE BIRD is currently on a voyage from BARCELONA to VADO LIGURE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T07:30:00Z. The live route and current course of BLUE BIRD 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

BLUE BIRD is classed by REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BLUE BIRD can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 215691000
  • IMO: 9527764
  • Call sign: 9HA2785
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BLUE BIRD right now?+
BLUE BIRD is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea. It is sailing from BARCELONA to VADO LIGURE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 07:30 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 BLUE BIRD?+
BLUE BIRD broadcasts MMSI 215691000 and is registered as IMO 9527764, with call sign 9HA2785. 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 BLUE BIRD?+
BLUE BIRD is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the MT flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full MT flag list at /flag/mt.
How can I see the live position of BLUE BIRD?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BLUE BIRD 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 BLUE BIRD'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 BLUE BIRD?+
BLUE BIRD is classed by REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, BLUE BIRD sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. BLUE BIRD has a gross tonnage of 7,386 GT.

BLUE BIRD — Key Facts

MMSI
215691000
IMO number
9527764
Call sign
9HA2785
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
287.0°
Heading
186°
Last known position
44.2847°, 8.4707°
Destination
VADO LIGURE
ETA
2026-09-08T07:30:00Z
Departure port
BARCELONA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T23:00:00Z
Current draught
5.6 m
Maximum static draught
5.6 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
7386
Dead weight
9438 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:21:36Z