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HAPPY DRAGON — Cargo · IMO 9551961

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HAPPY DRAGON is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 23.9516° N, 88.3207° W, making 14.6 knots on a course of 266°. It is sailing from LE TRAIT to ALTAMIRA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 06:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 07:57 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.6 kn
Speed
266.0°
/ 268°
Course / Heading
8.4 m
Static Draught
8.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
15:43 UTCAug 25, 2026
ETA
06:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
HAPPY DRAGON

HAPPY DRAGON

Identity

Cargo
Type
Netherlands flagNL
Flag
9551961
IMO Number
246661000
MMSI
PBXI
Call Sign

Specifications

157 m × 25 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
18,103 t
Deadweight
14,784 t
Gross Tonnage
8,400 kW
Engine Power
ZHEJIANG OUHUA SHIPBUILDING - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of LE TRAIT
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Destination Port
Port of ALTAMIRA
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About HAPPY DRAGON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HAPPY DRAGON — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 14,784 GT, and a dead weight of 18,103 tonnes, HAPPY DRAGON is a cargo registered under the Netherlands flag. The vessel is owned by BIGLIFT SHIPPING - AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, built by ZHEJIANG OUHUA SHIPBUILDING - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA.

HAPPY DRAGON route and voyage history

HAPPY DRAGON is currently on a voyage from LE TRAIT to ALTAMIRA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T06:00:00Z. The live route and current course of HAPPY DRAGON 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 DRAGON is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as HAPPY DRAGON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 246661000
  • IMO: 9551961
  • Call sign: PBXI
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HAPPY DRAGON right now?+
HAPPY DRAGON is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from LE TRAIT to ALTAMIRA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 06:00 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 HAPPY DRAGON?+
HAPPY DRAGON broadcasts MMSI 246661000 and is registered as IMO 9551961, with call sign PBXI. 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 DRAGON?+
HAPPY DRAGON 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 HAPPY DRAGON?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HAPPY DRAGON 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 DRAGON'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 DRAGON?+
HAPPY DRAGON is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, HAPPY DRAGON 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. HAPPY DRAGON has a gross tonnage of 14,784 GT.

HAPPY DRAGON — Key Facts

MMSI
246661000
IMO number
9551961
Call sign
PBXI
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NL
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.6 knots
Course over ground
266.0°
Heading
268°
Last known position
23.9516°, -88.3207°
Destination
ALTAMIRA
ETA
2026-09-09T06:00:00Z
Departure port
LE TRAIT
Actual time of departure
2026-08-25T15:43:00Z
Current draught
8.2 m
Maximum static draught
8.4 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
14784
Dead weight
18103 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T07:57:00Z