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BBC WASHINGTON — Cargo · IMO 9283954

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BBC WASHINGTON is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 10.9792° N, 56.7637° W, making 12.6 knots on a course of 117°. It is sailing from HOUSTON to PECEM with an ETA of 12 Nov 2026, 03:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 12:43 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.6 kn
Speed
117.0°
/ 114°
Course / Heading
5.5 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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HOUSTONUSHOU
ATD
07:59 UTCOct 30, 2026
Brazil flag
PECEMBRPEC
ETA
03:00 UTCNov 12, 2026
BBC WASHINGTON

BBC WASHINGTON

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9283954
IMO Number
255806288
MMSI
CQAV6
Call Sign

Specifications

138 m × 21 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
Year Built
12,786 t
Deadweight
9,611 t
Gross Tonnage
8,000 kW
Engine Power
JIANGDONG SHIPYARD - WUHU, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About BBC WASHINGTON

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BBC WASHINGTON — Cargo

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 9,611 GT, and a dead weight of 12,786 tonnes, BBC WASHINGTON is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by FREESE REEDEREI GROUP - STADE, GERMANY, built by JIANGDONG SHIPYARD - WUHU, CHINA.

BBC WASHINGTON route and voyage history

BBC WASHINGTON is currently on a voyage from HOUSTON to PECEM with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-12T03:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BBC WASHINGTON 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

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

  • MMSI: 255806288
  • IMO: 9283954
  • Call sign: CQAV6
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BBC WASHINGTON right now?

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BBC WASHINGTON is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from HOUSTON to PECEM with an ETA of 12 Nov 2026, 03:00 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 BBC WASHINGTON?

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BBC WASHINGTON broadcasts MMSI 255806288 and is registered as IMO 9283954, with call sign CQAV6. 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 BBC WASHINGTON?

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BBC WASHINGTON 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 BBC WASHINGTON?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BBC WASHINGTON 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 BBC WASHINGTON'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 BBC WASHINGTON?

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BBC WASHINGTON is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BBC WASHINGTON 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. BBC WASHINGTON has a gross tonnage of 9,611 GT.

BBC WASHINGTON — Key Facts

MMSI
255806288
IMO number
9283954
Call sign
CQAV6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.6 knots
Course over ground
117.0°
Heading
114°
Last known position
10.9792°, -56.7637°
Destination
PECEM
ETA
2026-11-12T03:00:00Z
Departure port
HOUSTON
Actual time of departure
2026-10-30T07:59:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
5.5 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
9611
Dead weight
12786 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T12:43:00Z