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FORTE — Other · IMO 9592848

MTAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of FORTE at 26° 8.066' N, 97° 0.967' W
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Current PositionNo recent signal

FORTE has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Gulf of Mexico, at 26.1344° N, 97.0161° W, on 18 Oct 2026, 04:17 UTC. It was sailing from CHRISTMAS ISLAND to BROWNSVILLE.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.3 kn
Speed
142.0°
/ 24°
Course / Heading
7.7 m
Static Draught
7.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
07:10 UTCAug 28, 2026
ETA
21:06 UTCOct 11, 2026
FORTE

FORTE

Identity

Other
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
9592848
IMO Number
249364000
MMSI
9HA4216
Call Sign

Specifications

216 m × 43 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
48,312 t
Deadweight
36,653 t
Gross Tonnage
10,500 kW
Engine Power
GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SHIPYARD - GUANGZHOU, CHINA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About FORTE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FORTE — Vessel

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 36,653 GT, and a dead weight of 48,312 tonnes, FORTE is a maritime vessel registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by FAIRSTAR HEAVY TRANSPORT - ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, built by GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SHIPYARD - GUANGZHOU, CHINA.

FORTE route and voyage history

FORTE is currently on a voyage from CHRISTMAS ISLAND to BROWNSVILLE with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-11T21:06:00Z. The live route and current course of FORTE 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

FORTE is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as FORTE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

  • MMSI: 249364000
  • IMO: 9592848
  • Call sign: 9HA4216
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is FORTE right now?

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FORTE has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Gulf of Mexico, on 18 Oct 2026, 04:17 UTC. It was sailing from CHRISTMAS ISLAND to BROWNSVILLE. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.

What are the identifiers for FORTE?

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FORTE broadcasts MMSI 249364000 and is registered as IMO 9592848, with call sign 9HA4216. 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 FORTE?

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FORTE is a maritime vessel registered under the MT flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full MT flag list at /flag/mt.

How can I see the live position of FORTE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FORTE 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 FORTE's position updated?

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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 FORTE?

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FORTE is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page. FORTE has a gross tonnage of 36,653 GT.

FORTE — Key Facts

MMSI
249364000
IMO number
9592848
Call sign
9HA4216
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.3 knots
Course over ground
142.0°
Heading
24°
Last known position
26.1344°, -97.0161°
Destination
BROWNSVILLE
ETA
2026-10-11T21:06:00Z
Departure port
CHRISTMAS ISLAND
Actual time of departure
2026-08-28T07:10:00Z
Current draught
7.9 m
Maximum static draught
7.7 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
36653
Dead weight
48312 t
AIS last updated
2026-10-18T04:17:00Z