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HAPPY PENGUIN — Tanker · IMO 9623996

GBAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of HAPPY PENGUIN at 51° 25.906' N, 2° 35.489' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

HAPPY PENGUIN has not broadcast an AIS position for 26 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Sea, at 51.4318° N, 2.5915° E, on 14 Aug 2026, 02:39 UTC. It was sailing from VLISSINGEN to MONTOIR ANCH.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
171.0°
/ 233°
Course / Heading
6.2 m
Static Draught
6.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
16:09 UTCApr 6, 2026
ETA
15:00 UTCJul 26, 2026
HAPPY PENGUIN

HAPPY PENGUIN

Identity

Tanker
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9623996
IMO Number
235095979
MMSI
2GBB2
Call Sign

Specifications

113 m × 20 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
8,643 t
Deadweight
8,009 t
Gross Tonnage
7,070 kW
Engine Power
STX SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Flag State
All GB-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of VLISSINGEN
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for VLISSINGEN (NLVLI).
Destination Port
Port of MONTOIR ANCH
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for MONTOIR ANCH (FRDON).

About HAPPY PENGUIN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HAPPY PENGUIN — Tanker

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 8,009 GT, and a dead weight of 8,643 tonnes, HAPPY PENGUIN is a tanker registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by BSM UK - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, United Kingdom (UK), built by STX SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

HAPPY PENGUIN route and voyage history

HAPPY PENGUIN is currently on a voyage from VLISSINGEN to MONTOIR ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-26T15:00:00Z. The live route and current course of HAPPY PENGUIN 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HAPPY PENGUIN right now?+
HAPPY PENGUIN has not broadcast an AIS position for 26 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Sea, on 14 Aug 2026, 02:39 UTC. It was sailing from VLISSINGEN to MONTOIR ANCH. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for HAPPY PENGUIN?+
HAPPY PENGUIN broadcasts MMSI 235095979 and is registered as IMO 9623996, with call sign 2GBB2. 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 HAPPY PENGUIN?+
HAPPY PENGUIN is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the GB 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 GB flag list at /flag/gb.
How can I see the live position of HAPPY PENGUIN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HAPPY PENGUIN 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 HAPPY PENGUIN'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 HAPPY PENGUIN?+
HAPPY PENGUIN is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, HAPPY PENGUIN 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. HAPPY PENGUIN has a gross tonnage of 8,009 GT.

HAPPY PENGUIN — Key Facts

MMSI
235095979
IMO number
9623996
Call sign
2GBB2
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
171.0°
Heading
233°
Last known position
51.4318°, 2.5915°
Destination
MONTOIR ANCH
ETA
2026-07-26T15:00:00Z
Departure port
VLISSINGEN
Actual time of departure
2026-04-06T16:09:00Z
Current draught
6.2 m
Maximum static draught
6.2 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
8009
Dead weight
8643 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-14T02:39:00Z