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EKEN — Cargo · IMO 9263564

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EKEN is currently at anchor in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 41.1508° N, 8.7588° W. It is sailing from SANTANDER to LEIXOES ANCH with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 09:33 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 21:17 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
150.3°
/ 148°
Course / Heading
4.9 m
Static Draught
3.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
09:24 UTCNov 3, 2026
ETA
09:33 UTCNov 5, 2026
EKEN

EKEN

Identity

Cargo
Type
Faroe Islands flagFO
Flag
9263564
IMO Number
231843000
MMSI
OZ2129
Call Sign

Specifications

89 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
4,775 t
Deadweight
2,556 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
FERUS SMIT LEER - LEER, GERMANY
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About EKEN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

EKEN — Cargo

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 2,556 GT, and a dead weight of 4,775 tonnes, EKEN is a cargo registered under the Faroe Islands flag. The vessel is owned by THUN SHIPMANAGEMENT - LIDKOPING, SWEDEN, built by FERUS SMIT LEER - LEER, GERMANY.

EKEN route and voyage history

EKEN is currently on a voyage from SANTANDER to LEIXOES ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-05T09:33:00Z. The live route and current course of EKEN 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is EKEN right now?

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EKEN is currently at anchor in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from SANTANDER to LEIXOES ANCH with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 09:33 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 EKEN?

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EKEN broadcasts MMSI 231843000 and is registered as IMO 9263564, with call sign OZ2129. 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 EKEN?

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EKEN is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the FO 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 FO flag list at /flag/fo.

How can I see the live position of EKEN?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from EKEN 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 EKEN'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 EKEN?

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EKEN is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, EKEN 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. EKEN has a gross tonnage of 2,556 GT.

EKEN — Key Facts

MMSI
231843000
IMO number
9263564
Call sign
OZ2129
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
FO
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
150.3°
Heading
148°
Last known position
41.1508°, -8.7588°
Destination
LEIXOES ANCH
ETA
2026-11-05T09:33:00Z
Departure port
SANTANDER
Actual time of departure
2026-11-03T09:24:00Z
Current draught
3.2 m
Maximum static draught
4.9 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
2556
Dead weight
4775 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T21:17:03Z