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A.OBELIX — Cargo · IMO 9354674

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World map showing the last known position of A.OBELIX at 26° 56.460' N, 93° 43.489' W
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A.OBELIX is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 26.9410° N, 93.7248° W, making 14.0 knots on a course of 320°. It is sailing from PUERTO SANTO TOMAS to HOUSTON with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 13:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 21:07 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.0 kn
Speed
320.0°
/ 309°
Course / Heading
9.8 m
Static Draught
7.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
12:43 UTCSep 6, 2026
United States flag
HOUSTONUSHOU
ETA
13:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
A.OBELIX

A.OBELIX

Identity

Cargo
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
9354674
IMO Number
256432000
MMSI
9HA3911
Call Sign

Specifications

182 m × 25 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
23,831 t
Deadweight
18,199 t
Gross Tonnage
16,660 kW
Engine Power
NORDIC YARDS WISMAR - WISMAR, GERMANY
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of PUERTO SANTO TOMAS
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Destination Port
Port of HOUSTON
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About A.OBELIX

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

A.OBELIX — Cargo

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 18,199 GT, and a dead weight of 23,831 tonnes, A.OBELIX is a cargo registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by WINTER REEDEREI - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by NORDIC YARDS WISMAR - WISMAR, GERMANY.

A.OBELIX route and voyage history

A.OBELIX is currently on a voyage from PUERTO SANTO TOMAS to HOUSTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T13:00:00Z. The live route and current course of A.OBELIX 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

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

  • MMSI: 256432000
  • IMO: 9354674
  • Call sign: 9HA3911
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is A.OBELIX right now?+
A.OBELIX is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from PUERTO SANTO TOMAS to HOUSTON with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 13:00 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 A.OBELIX?+
A.OBELIX broadcasts MMSI 256432000 and is registered as IMO 9354674, with call sign 9HA3911. 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 A.OBELIX?+
A.OBELIX 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 A.OBELIX?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from A.OBELIX 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 A.OBELIX'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 A.OBELIX?+
A.OBELIX is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, A.OBELIX 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. A.OBELIX has a gross tonnage of 18,199 GT.

A.OBELIX — Key Facts

MMSI
256432000
IMO number
9354674
Call sign
9HA3911
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.0 knots
Course over ground
320.0°
Heading
309°
Last known position
26.9410°, -93.7248°
Destination
HOUSTON
ETA
2026-09-09T13:00:00Z
Departure port
PUERTO SANTO TOMAS
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T12:43:00Z
Current draught
7.8 m
Maximum static draught
9.8 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
18199
Dead weight
23831 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T21:07:00Z