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BSV FRANTA — Tug · IMO 8919178

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BSV FRANTA is currently positioned in the Mediterranean Sea, at 44.1573° N, 28.6573° E. It is sailing from CONSTANTA to CONSTANTA with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 13:24 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 08:19 UTC.

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Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
5.6 m
Static Draught
5.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
10:42 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
13:24 UTCNov 6, 2026
BSV FRANTA

BSV FRANTA

Identity

Tug
Type
Romania flagRO
Flag
8919178
IMO Number
264900332
MMSI
YQPX
Call Sign

Specifications

30 m × 11 m
Length × Breadth
1990-01-01
Year Built
279 t
Deadweight
364 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MCTAY MARINE - BROMBOROUGH, U.K.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About BSV FRANTA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BSV FRANTA — Tug

Built in 1990, with a gross tonnage of 364 GT, and a dead weight of 279 tonnes, BSV FRANTA is a tug registered under the Romania flag. The vessel is owned by SVITZER HUMBER - IMMINGHAM, United Kingdom (UK), built by MCTAY MARINE - BROMBOROUGH, U.K..

BSV FRANTA route and voyage history

BSV FRANTA is currently on a voyage from CONSTANTA to CONSTANTA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T13:24:00Z. The live route and current course of BSV FRANTA 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 BSV FRANTA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 264900332
  • IMO: 8919178
  • Call sign: YQPX
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Romania

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BSV FRANTA right now?

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BSV FRANTA is currently in the Mediterranean Sea. It is sailing from CONSTANTA to CONSTANTA with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 13:24 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 BSV FRANTA?

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BSV FRANTA broadcasts MMSI 264900332 and is registered as IMO 8919178, with call sign YQPX . 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 BSV FRANTA?

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BSV FRANTA is classified as a tug vessel registered under the RO flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full RO flag list at /flag/ro.

How can I see the live position of BSV FRANTA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BSV FRANTA 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 BSV FRANTA's position updated?

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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 BSV FRANTA?

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As a tug, BSV FRANTA sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel. BSV FRANTA has a gross tonnage of 364 GT.

BSV FRANTA — Key Facts

MMSI
264900332
IMO number
8919178
Call sign
YQPX
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
RO
Navigation status
Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
44.1573°, 28.6573°
Destination
CONSTANTA
ETA
2026-11-06T13:24:00Z
Departure port
CONSTANTA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T10:42:00Z
Current draught
5.6 m
Maximum static draught
5.6 m
Year built
1990-01-01
Gross tonnage
364
Dead weight
279 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T08:19:20Z