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FRISIAN OCTA — Cargo · IMO 9526095

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FRISIAN OCTA is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 25.9302° N, 90.4138° W, making 8.6 knots on a course of 317°. It is sailing from PUERTO CABELLO to HOUSTON with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 20:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 10:34 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
8.6 kn
Speed
317.0°
/ 300°
Course / Heading
5.8 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
12:56 UTCNov 1, 2026
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HOUSTONUSHOU
ETA
20:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
FRISIAN OCTA

FRISIAN OCTA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9526095
IMO Number
246596000
MMSI
PCHK
Call Sign

Specifications

118 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
8,284 t
Deadweight
5,425 t
Gross Tonnage
2,970 kW
Engine Power
DAMEN SHIPYARD BERGUM - BERGUM, NETHERLANDS
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About FRISIAN OCTA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FRISIAN OCTA — Cargo

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 5,425 GT, and a dead weight of 8,284 tonnes, FRISIAN OCTA is a cargo registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by FOCUS SHIPMANAGEMENT - SNEEK, NETHERLANDS, built by DAMEN SHIPYARD BERGUM - BERGUM, NETHERLANDS.

FRISIAN OCTA route and voyage history

FRISIAN OCTA is currently on a voyage from PUERTO CABELLO to HOUSTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T20:00:00Z. The live route and current course of FRISIAN OCTA 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

FRISIAN OCTA is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as FRISIAN OCTA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 246596000
  • IMO: 9526095
  • Call sign: PCHK
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is FRISIAN OCTA right now?

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FRISIAN OCTA is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from PUERTO CABELLO to HOUSTON with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 20:00 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 FRISIAN OCTA?

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FRISIAN OCTA broadcasts MMSI 246596000 and is registered as IMO 9526095, with call sign PCHK. 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 FRISIAN OCTA?

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FRISIAN OCTA is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the NL 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 NL flag list at /flag/nl.

How can I see the live position of FRISIAN OCTA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FRISIAN OCTA 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 FRISIAN OCTA'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 FRISIAN OCTA?

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FRISIAN OCTA is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, FRISIAN OCTA 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. FRISIAN OCTA has a gross tonnage of 5,425 GT.

FRISIAN OCTA — Key Facts

MMSI
246596000
IMO number
9526095
Call sign
PCHK
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
8.6 knots
Course over ground
317.0°
Heading
300°
Last known position
25.9302°, -90.4138°
Destination
HOUSTON
ETA
2026-11-08T20:00:00Z
Departure port
PUERTO CABELLO
Actual time of departure
2026-11-01T12:56:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
5.8 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
5425
Dead weight
8284 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T10:34:00Z