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BOURBON EXPLORER 506 — Other · IMO 9653939

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BOURBON EXPLORER 506 is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 8.3597° S, 12.6698° E, making 5.5 knots on a course of 298°. It is sailing from LUANDA to LUANDA with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 03:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 07:29 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
5.5 kn
Speed
298.0°
/ 305°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

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LUANDAAOLAD
ATD
23:31 UTCNov 5, 2026
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LUANDAAOLAD
ETA
03:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
BOURBON EXPLORER 506

BOURBON EXPLORER 506

Identity

Other
Type
France flagFR
Flag
9653939
IMO Number
228094800
MMSI
FJYW
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About BOURBON EXPLORER 506

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BOURBON EXPLORER 506 — Vessel

BOURBON EXPLORER 506 is a maritime vessel registered under the France flag.

BOURBON EXPLORER 506 route and voyage history

BOURBON EXPLORER 506 is currently on a voyage from LUANDA to LUANDA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T03:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BOURBON EXPLORER 506 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

Vessels in the same class as BOURBON EXPLORER 506 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

  • MMSI: 228094800
  • IMO: 9653939
  • Call sign: FJYW
  • Flag state: France

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BOURBON EXPLORER 506 right now?

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BOURBON EXPLORER 506 is currently under way in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from LUANDA to LUANDA with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 03:00 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 BOURBON EXPLORER 506?

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BOURBON EXPLORER 506 broadcasts MMSI 228094800 and is registered as IMO 9653939, with call sign FJYW. 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 BOURBON EXPLORER 506?

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BOURBON EXPLORER 506 is a maritime vessel registered under the FR flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full FR flag list at /flag/fr.

How can I see the live position of BOURBON EXPLORER 506?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BOURBON EXPLORER 506 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 BOURBON EXPLORER 506'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 BOURBON EXPLORER 506?

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The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page.

BOURBON EXPLORER 506 — Key Facts

MMSI
228094800
IMO number
9653939
Call sign
FJYW
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
FR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
5.5 knots
Course over ground
298.0°
Heading
305°
Last known position
-8.3597°, 12.6698°
Destination
LUANDA
ETA
2026-11-07T03:00:00Z
Departure port
LUANDA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T23:31:00Z
Current draught
5 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T07:29:00Z