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BLACK MARLINCargo · IMO 9186326

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Latitude / Longitude

38° 2.574' S
144° 48.447' E

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At Anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 332°
Course / Heading
8.5 m
Static Draught
8.6 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jul 3, 2026, 12:54 UTC
ETA
Jul 22, 2026, 09:53 UTC
From
DURBAN
To
MELBOURNE ANCH

Voyage Tracker

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DURBANZADUR
ATD
12:54 UTCJul 3, 2026
ETA
09:53 UTCJul 22, 2026
BLACK MARLIN

BLACK MARLIN

Identity

Cargo
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
9186326
IMO Number
248312000
MMSI
9HA4606
Call Sign

Specifications

218 m × 42 m
Length × Breadth
1999-01-01
Year Built
57,021 t
Deadweight
37,938 t
Gross Tonnage
17,500 kW
Engine Power
CSBC - KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of DURBAN
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Destination Port
Port of MELBOURNE ANCH
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About BLACK MARLIN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BLACK MARLIN — Cargo

Built in 1999, with a gross tonnage of 37,938 GT, and a dead weight of 57,021 tonnes, BLACK MARLIN is a cargo registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by ANGLO EASTERN SHIPMANAGEMENT - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by CSBC - KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN.

BLACK MARLIN route and voyage history

BLACK MARLIN is currently on a voyage from DURBAN to MELBOURNE ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-22T09:53:00Z. The live route and current course of BLACK MARLIN 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

BLACK MARLIN is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BLACK MARLIN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 248312000
  • IMO: 9186326
  • Call sign: 9HA4606
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for BLACK MARLIN?+
BLACK MARLIN broadcasts MMSI 248312000 and is registered as IMO 9186326, with call sign 9HA4606. 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 BLACK MARLIN?+
BLACK MARLIN is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the MT 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 MT flag list at /flag/mt.
How can I see the live position of BLACK MARLIN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BLACK MARLIN 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 BLACK MARLIN'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 BLACK MARLIN?+
BLACK MARLIN is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BLACK MARLIN 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. BLACK MARLIN has a gross tonnage of 37,938 GT.

BLACK MARLIN — Key Facts

MMSI
248312000
IMO number
9186326
Call sign
9HA4606
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
At Anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
332°
Last known position
-38.0429°, 144.8074°
Destination
MELBOURNE ANCH
ETA
2026-07-22T09:53:00Z
Departure port
DURBAN
Actual time of departure
2026-07-03T12:54:00Z
Current draught
8.6 m
Maximum static draught
8.5 m
Year built
1999-01-01
Gross tonnage
37938
Dead weight
57021 t
AIS last updated
2026-07-24T21:28:25Z