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BBC RAINBOW — Cargo · IMO 9423516

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World map showing the last known position of BBC RAINBOW at 27° 15.300' N, 34° 18.498' E
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Current PositionLive

BBC RAINBOW is currently under way in the Red Sea, at 27.2550° N, 34.3083° E, making 13.0 knots on a course of 139°. It is sailing from VERACRUZ to KING ABDULLAH with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 15:00 UTC. AIS position received 9 Sep 2026, 07:51 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.0 kn
Speed
139.0°
/ 0°
Course / Heading
6.6 m
Static Draught
6.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
16:40 UTCAug 17, 2026
ETA
15:00 UTCSep 10, 2026
BBC RAINBOW

BBC RAINBOW

Identity

Cargo
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9423516
IMO Number
255916092
MMSI
CQ2521
Call Sign

Specifications

161 m × 25 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
Port of VERACRUZ
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for VERACRUZ (MXVER).
Destination Port
Port of KING ABDULLAH
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About BBC RAINBOW

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BBC RAINBOW — Cargo

BBC RAINBOW is a cargo registered under the Portugal flag.

BBC RAINBOW route and voyage history

BBC RAINBOW is currently on a voyage from VERACRUZ to KING ABDULLAH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T15:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BBC RAINBOW 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 BBC RAINBOW can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 255916092
  • IMO: 9423516
  • Call sign: CQ2521
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BBC RAINBOW right now?+
BBC RAINBOW is currently under way in the Red Sea, within the Suez Canal approach. It is sailing from VERACRUZ to KING ABDULLAH with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 15:00 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 RAINBOW?+
BBC RAINBOW broadcasts MMSI 255916092 and is registered as IMO 9423516, with call sign CQ2521. 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 RAINBOW?+
BBC RAINBOW 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 RAINBOW?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BBC RAINBOW 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 RAINBOW'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 BBC RAINBOW?+
As a cargo, BBC RAINBOW 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 RAINBOW — Key Facts

MMSI
255916092
IMO number
9423516
Call sign
CQ2521
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.0 knots
Course over ground
139.0°
Heading
0°
Last known position
27.2550°, 34.3083°
Destination
KING ABDULLAH
ETA
2026-09-10T15:00:00Z
Departure port
VERACRUZ
Actual time of departure
2026-08-17T16:40:00Z
Current draught
6.8 m
Maximum static draught
6.6 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-09T07:51:00Z