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BOW STAR — Tanker · IMO 9197296

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BOW STAR is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 49.3075° N, 11.4115° W, making 10.1 knots on a course of 268°. It is sailing from IJMUIDEN to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 22 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:15 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.1 kn
Speed
268.0°
/ 271°
Course / Heading
11.7 m
Static Draught
12.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
09:54 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
17:00 UTCSep 22, 2026
BOW STAR

BOW STAR

Identity

Tanker
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9197296
IMO Number
257899000
MMSI
LAPU8
Call Sign

Specifications

182 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
Year Built
49,487 t
Deadweight
29,998 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
STOCZNIA SZCZECINSKA NOWA SP Z OO - SZCZECIN, POLAND
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of IJMUIDEN
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Destination Port
Port of NEW ORLEANS
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About BOW STAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BOW STAR — Tanker

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 29,998 GT, and a dead weight of 49,487 tonnes, BOW STAR is a tanker registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is owned by ODFJELL ASIA - SINGAPORE, built by STOCZNIA SZCZECINSKA NOWA SP Z OO - SZCZECIN, POLAND.

BOW STAR route and voyage history

BOW STAR is currently on a voyage from IJMUIDEN to NEW ORLEANS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-22T17:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BOW STAR 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

BOW STAR is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BOW STAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 257899000
  • IMO: 9197296
  • Call sign: LAPU8
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BOW STAR right now?+
BOW STAR is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from IJMUIDEN to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 22 Sep 2026, 17:00 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 BOW STAR?+
BOW STAR broadcasts MMSI 257899000 and is registered as IMO 9197296, with call sign LAPU8. 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 STAR?+
BOW STAR 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 STAR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BOW STAR 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 STAR'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 STAR?+
BOW STAR is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, BOW STAR 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 STAR has a gross tonnage of 29,998 GT.

BOW STAR — Key Facts

MMSI
257899000
IMO number
9197296
Call sign
LAPU8
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.1 knots
Course over ground
268.0°
Heading
271°
Last known position
49.3075°, -11.4115°
Destination
NEW ORLEANS
ETA
2026-09-22T17:00:00Z
Departure port
IJMUIDEN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T09:54:00Z
Current draught
12.1 m
Maximum static draught
11.7 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
29998
Dead weight
49487 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:15:00Z