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BELFOREST — Cargo · IMO 9698185

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BELFOREST is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.7468° N, 95.1817° W. It is sailing from HOUSTON to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 10 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 07:14 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
116.7°
/ 266°
Course / Heading
11.5 m
Static Draught
8.5 m
Current Draught

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HOUSTONUSHOU
ATD
17:10 UTCOct 30, 2026
ETA
14:00 UTCNov 10, 2026
BELFOREST

BELFOREST

Identity

Cargo
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9698185
IMO Number
259135000
MMSI
LAQK8
Call Sign

Specifications

200 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
61,252 t
Deadweight
34,773 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
IMABARI SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About BELFOREST

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BELFOREST — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 34,773 GT, and a dead weight of 61,252 tonnes, BELFOREST is a cargo registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is owned by BELSHIPS - OSLO, NORWAY, built by IMABARI SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - IMABARI, JAPAN.

BELFOREST route and voyage history

BELFOREST is currently on a voyage from HOUSTON to NEW ORLEANS with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-10T14:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BELFOREST 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 BELFOREST can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 259135000
  • IMO: 9698185
  • Call sign: LAQK8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BELFOREST right now?

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BELFOREST is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from HOUSTON to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 10 Nov 2026, 14:00 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 BELFOREST?

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BELFOREST broadcasts MMSI 259135000 and is registered as IMO 9698185, with call sign LAQK8. 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 BELFOREST?

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BELFOREST is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the NO 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 NO flag list at /flag/no.

How can I see the live position of BELFOREST?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BELFOREST 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.

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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 BELFOREST?

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As a cargo, BELFOREST 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. BELFOREST has a gross tonnage of 34,773 GT.

BELFOREST — Key Facts

MMSI
259135000
IMO number
9698185
Call sign
LAQK8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
116.7°
Heading
266°
Last known position
29.7468°, -95.1817°
Destination
NEW ORLEANS
ETA
2026-11-10T14:00:00Z
Departure port
HOUSTON
Actual time of departure
2026-10-30T17:10:00Z
Current draught
8.5 m
Maximum static draught
11.5 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
34773
Dead weight
61252 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T07:14:10Z