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BF CARODA — Cargo · IMO 9297618

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World map showing the last known position of BF CARODA at 32° 39.439' N, 9° 53.907' W
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BF CARODA is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 32.6573° N, 9.8985° W, making 16.0 knots on a course of 226°. It is sailing from TANGER MED II to BANJUL with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 22:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:13 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
16.0 kn
Speed
226.0°
/ 223°
Course / Heading
7.8 m
Static Draught
8.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
18:54 UTCSep 7, 2026
Gambia flag
BANJULGMBJL
ETA
22:00 UTCSep 12, 2026
BF CARODA

BF CARODA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9297618
IMO Number
255805992
MMSI
CQIL4
Call Sign

Specifications

134 m × 23 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
Year Built
11,202 t
Deadweight
9,990 t
Gross Tonnage
8,400 kW
Engine Power
JJ SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT - HAMBURG, GERMANY
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of TANGER MED II
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Destination Port
Port of BANJUL
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About BF CARODA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BF CARODA — Cargo

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 9,990 GT, and a dead weight of 11,202 tonnes, BF CARODA is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by BF SHIPMANAGEMENT - STADE, GERMANY, built by JJ SIETAS SCHIFFSWERFT - HAMBURG, GERMANY.

BF CARODA route and voyage history

BF CARODA is currently on a voyage from TANGER MED II to BANJUL with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-12T22:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BF CARODA 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

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

  • MMSI: 255805992
  • IMO: 9297618
  • Call sign: CQIL4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BF CARODA right now?+
BF CARODA is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from TANGER MED II to BANJUL with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 22:00 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 BF CARODA?+
BF CARODA broadcasts MMSI 255805992 and is registered as IMO 9297618, with call sign CQIL4. 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 BF CARODA?+
BF CARODA is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the PT 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 PT flag list at /flag/pt.
How can I see the live position of BF CARODA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BF CARODA 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 BF CARODA'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 BF CARODA?+
BF CARODA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BF CARODA 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. BF CARODA has a gross tonnage of 9,990 GT.

BF CARODA — Key Facts

MMSI
255805992
IMO number
9297618
Call sign
CQIL4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
16.0 knots
Course over ground
226.0°
Heading
223°
Last known position
32.6573°, -9.8985°
Destination
BANJUL
ETA
2026-09-12T22:00:00Z
Departure port
TANGER MED II
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T18:54:00Z
Current draught
8.8 m
Maximum static draught
7.8 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
9990
Dead weight
11202 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:13:31Z