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BOW PROSPER — Tanker · IMO 9866770

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World map showing the last known position of BOW PROSPER at 29° 19.625' N, 94° 33.859' W
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Current PositionLive

BOW PROSPER is currently at anchor in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.3271° N, 94.5643° W. It is sailing from HOUSTON to HOUSTON ANCH with an ETA of 4 Sep 2026, 13:46 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 11:49 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
184.0°
/ 247°
Course / Heading
11.1 m
Static Draught
9.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

United States flag
HOUSTONUSHOU
ATD
11:22 UTCSep 4, 2026
ETA
13:46 UTCSep 4, 2026
BOW PROSPER

BOW PROSPER

Identity

Tanker
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9866770
IMO Number
257569000
MMSI
LAKA8
Call Sign

Specifications

183 m × 28 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 HOUSTON
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Destination Port
Port of HOUSTON ANCH
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About BOW PROSPER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BOW PROSPER — Tanker

BOW PROSPER is a tanker registered under the Norway flag.

BOW PROSPER route and voyage history

BOW PROSPER is currently on a voyage from HOUSTON to HOUSTON ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-04T13:46:00Z. The live route and current course of BOW PROSPER 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 BOW PROSPER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 257569000
  • IMO: 9866770
  • Call sign: LAKA8
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BOW PROSPER right now?+
BOW PROSPER is currently at anchor in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from HOUSTON to HOUSTON ANCH with an ETA of 4 Sep 2026, 13:46 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 BOW PROSPER?+
BOW PROSPER broadcasts MMSI 257569000 and is registered as IMO 9866770, with call sign LAKA8. 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 BOW PROSPER?+
BOW PROSPER is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the NO flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full NO flag list at /flag/no.
How can I see the live position of BOW PROSPER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BOW PROSPER 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 BOW PROSPER'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 BOW PROSPER?+
As a tanker, BOW PROSPER sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker.

BOW PROSPER — Key Facts

MMSI
257569000
IMO number
9866770
Call sign
LAKA8
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
184.0°
Heading
247°
Last known position
29.3271°, -94.5643°
Destination
HOUSTON ANCH
ETA
2026-09-04T13:46:00Z
Departure port
HOUSTON
Actual time of departure
2026-09-04T11:22:00Z
Current draught
9.2 m
Maximum static draught
11.1 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T11:49:00Z