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CATANIA — Passenger · IMO 9261554

ITUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of CATANIA at 37° 45.279' N, 11° 30.357' E
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Current PositionLast report

CATANIA was last reported under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 37.7547° N, 11.5060° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:37 UTC. It was sailing from PALERMO ANCH to RADES with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:20 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
15.8 kn
Speed
230.0°
/ 231°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
23:35 UTCSep 7, 2026
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RADESTNRDS
ETA
12:20 UTCSep 8, 2026
CATANIA

CATANIA

Identity

Passenger
Type
Italy flagIT
Flag
9261554
IMO Number
247098200
MMSI
IBKM
Call Sign

Specifications

186 m × 27 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
7,150 t
Deadweight
25,995 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CANTIERI NAVALI VISENTINI - DONADA, ITALY
Builder
REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About CATANIA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CATANIA — Passenger

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 25,995 GT, and a dead weight of 7,150 tonnes, CATANIA is a passenger registered under the Italy flag. The vessel is owned by GRIMALDI GROUP NAPOLI - ITALY, built by CANTIERI NAVALI VISENTINI - DONADA, ITALY.

CATANIA route and voyage history

CATANIA is currently on a voyage from PALERMO ANCH to RADES with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T12:20:00Z. The live route and current course of CATANIA 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

CATANIA is classed by REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as CATANIA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 247098200
  • IMO: 9261554
  • Call sign: IBKM
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Italy

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CATANIA right now?+
CATANIA was last reported under way in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:37 UTC. It was sailing from PALERMO ANCH to RADES with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:20 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 CATANIA?+
CATANIA broadcasts MMSI 247098200 and is registered as IMO 9261554, with call sign IBKM. 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 CATANIA?+
CATANIA is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the IT flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full IT flag list at /flag/it.
How can I see the live position of CATANIA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CATANIA 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 CATANIA'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 CATANIA?+
CATANIA is classed by REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, CATANIA sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. CATANIA has a gross tonnage of 25,995 GT.

CATANIA — Key Facts

MMSI
247098200
IMO number
9261554
Call sign
IBKM
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
IT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
15.8 knots
Course over ground
230.0°
Heading
231°
Last known position
37.7547°, 11.5060°
Destination
RADES
ETA
2026-09-08T12:20:00Z
Departure port
PALERMO ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T23:35:00Z
Current draught
6.3 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
25995
Dead weight
7150 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T06:37:00Z