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AIDABLU — Passenger · IMO 9398888

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World map showing the last known position of AIDABLU at 36° 2.528' N, 14° 42.224' E
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Latitude / Longitude

36° 2.528' N
14° 42.224' E

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
14.5 kn
Speed
45.0°
/ 41°
Course / Heading
7.3 m
Static Draught
7.3 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jul 27, 2026, 05:05 UTC
ETA
Jul 28, 2026, 05:00 UTC
From
VALLETTA
To
CATANIA

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ATD
05:05 UTCJul 27, 2026
Italy flag
CATANIAITCTA
ETA
05:00 UTCJul 28, 2026
AIDABLU

AIDABLU

Identity

Passenger
Type
Italy flagIT
Flag
9398888
IMO Number
247282500
MMSI
IBWX
Call Sign

Specifications

252 m × 38 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
7,889 t
Deadweight
71,304 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MEYER WERFT GMBH
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of VALLETTA
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Destination Port
Port of CATANIA
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About AIDABLU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AIDABLU — Passenger

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 71,304 GT, and a dead weight of 7,889 tonnes, AIDABLU is a passenger registered under the Italy flag. The vessel is owned by COSTA CROCIERE - GENOVA, ITALY, built by MEYER WERFT GMBH.

AIDABLU route and voyage history

AIDABLU is currently on a voyage from VALLETTA to CATANIA with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-28T05:00:00Z. The live route and current course of AIDABLU 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

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

  • MMSI: 247282500
  • IMO: 9398888
  • Call sign: IBWX
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Italy

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for AIDABLU?+
AIDABLU broadcasts MMSI 247282500 and is registered as IMO 9398888, with call sign IBWX. 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 AIDABLU?+
AIDABLU 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 AIDABLU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AIDABLU 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 AIDABLU'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 AIDABLU?+
AIDABLU is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, AIDABLU 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. AIDABLU has a gross tonnage of 71,304 GT.

AIDABLU — Key Facts

MMSI
247282500
IMO number
9398888
Call sign
IBWX
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
IT
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
14.5 knots
Course over ground
45.0°
Heading
41°
Last known position
36.0421°, 14.7037°
Destination
CATANIA
ETA
2026-07-28T05:00:00Z
Departure port
VALLETTA
Actual time of departure
2026-07-27T05:05:00Z
Current draught
7.3 m
Maximum static draught
7.3 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
71304
Dead weight
7889 t
AIS last updated
2026-07-27T19:12:26Z