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PURUS FRANCESCargo · IMO 9989156

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PURUS FRANCES is currently moored in the North Sea, at 52.4762° N, 1.7592° E. It is sailing from LOWESTOFT to LOWESTOFT with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 17:02 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:40 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
22.0°
/ 21°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
1.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
18:47 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
17:02 UTCSep 7, 2026
PURUS FRANCES

PURUS FRANCES

Identity

Cargo
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9989156
IMO Number
232046093
MMSI
MNDE2
Call Sign

Specifications

24 m × 8 m
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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Departure Port
Port of LOWESTOFT
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About PURUS FRANCES

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PURUS FRANCES — Cargo

PURUS FRANCES is a cargo registered under the United Kingdom flag.

PURUS FRANCES route and voyage history

PURUS FRANCES is currently on a voyage from LOWESTOFT to LOWESTOFT with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T17:02:00Z. The live route and current course of PURUS FRANCES 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 PURUS FRANCES can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PURUS FRANCES right now?+
PURUS FRANCES is currently moored in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from LOWESTOFT to LOWESTOFT with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 17:02 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 PURUS FRANCES?+
PURUS FRANCES broadcasts MMSI 232046093 and is registered as IMO 9989156, with call sign MNDE2 . 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 PURUS FRANCES?+
PURUS FRANCES is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the GB 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 GB flag list at /flag/gb.
How can I see the live position of PURUS FRANCES?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PURUS FRANCES 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 PURUS FRANCES'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 PURUS FRANCES?+
As a cargo, PURUS FRANCES 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.

PURUS FRANCES — Key Facts

MMSI
232046093
IMO number
9989156
Call sign
MNDE2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
22.0°
Heading
21°
Last known position
52.4762°, 1.7592°
Destination
LOWESTOFT
ETA
2026-09-07T17:02:00Z
Departure port
LOWESTOFT
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T18:47:00Z
Current draught
1.5 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:40:00Z