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GNV POLARIS — Passenger · IMO 9948592

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World map showing the last known position of GNV POLARIS at 39° 6.560' N, 12° 36.929' E
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GNV POLARIS is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 39.1093° N, 12.6155° E, making 23.2 knots on a course of 147°. It is sailing from GENOVA to PALERMO with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 16:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:37 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
23.2 kn
Speed
147.0°
/ 144°
Course / Heading
6.7 m
Static Draught
6.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Italy flag
GENOVAITGOA
ATD
21:25 UTCSep 7, 2026
Italy flag
PALERMOITPMO
ETA
16:00 UTCSep 8, 2026
GNV POLARIS

GNV POLARIS

Identity

Passenger
Type
Italy flagIT
Flag
9948592
IMO Number
247486400
MMSI
IBKI
Call Sign

Specifications

218 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About GNV POLARIS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GNV POLARIS — Passenger

GNV POLARIS is a passenger registered under the Italy flag.

GNV POLARIS route and voyage history

GNV POLARIS is currently on a voyage from GENOVA to PALERMO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T16:00:00Z. The live route and current course of GNV POLARIS 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

Vessels in the same class as GNV POLARIS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 247486400
  • IMO: 9948592
  • Call sign: IBKI
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Italy

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GNV POLARIS right now?+
GNV POLARIS is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from GENOVA to PALERMO with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 16:00 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 GNV POLARIS?+
GNV POLARIS broadcasts MMSI 247486400 and is registered as IMO 9948592, with call sign IBKI. 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 GNV POLARIS?+
GNV POLARIS 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 GNV POLARIS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GNV POLARIS 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 GNV POLARIS'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 GNV POLARIS?+
As a passenger, GNV POLARIS 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.

GNV POLARIS — Key Facts

MMSI
247486400
IMO number
9948592
Call sign
IBKI
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
IT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
23.2 knots
Course over ground
147.0°
Heading
144°
Last known position
39.1093°, 12.6155°
Destination
PALERMO
ETA
2026-09-08T16:00:00Z
Departure port
GENOVA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T21:25:00Z
Current draught
6.7 m
Maximum static draught
6.7 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:37:00Z