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BBC RIO — Cargo · IMO 9430222

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World map showing the last known position of BBC RIO at 22° 26.128' N, 38° 31.114' E
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Current PositionLive

BBC RIO is currently under way in the Red Sea, at 22.4355° N, 38.5186° E, making 0.5 knots on a course of 104°. It is sailing from VERACRUZ to KING ABDULLAH with an ETA of 15 Aug 2026, 09:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:08 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.5 kn
Speed
104.0°
/ 46°
Course / Heading
7 m
Static Draught
6.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
05:15 UTCJul 23, 2026
ETA
09:30 UTCAug 15, 2026
BBC RIO

BBC RIO

Identity

Cargo
Type
Antigua & Barbuda flagAG
Flag
9430222
IMO Number
304948000
MMSI
V2HO8
Call Sign

Specifications

162 m × 25 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
18,010 t
Deadweight
14,859 t
Gross Tonnage
9,960 kW
Engine Power
JIANGSU SUGANG SHIPBUILDING - YIZHENG, CHINA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of VERACRUZ
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Destination Port
Port of KING ABDULLAH
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About BBC RIO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BBC RIO — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 14,859 GT, and a dead weight of 18,010 tonnes, BBC RIO is a cargo registered under the Antigua and Barbuda flag. The vessel is owned by ENZIAN SHIPMANAGEMENT - ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, built by JIANGSU SUGANG SHIPBUILDING - YIZHENG, CHINA.

BBC RIO route and voyage history

BBC RIO is currently on a voyage from VERACRUZ to KING ABDULLAH with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-15T09:30:00Z. The live route and current course of BBC RIO 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

BBC RIO is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BBC RIO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BBC RIO right now?+
BBC RIO is currently under way in the Red Sea. It is sailing from VERACRUZ to KING ABDULLAH with an ETA of 15 Aug 2026, 09:30 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 BBC RIO?+
BBC RIO broadcasts MMSI 304948000 and is registered as IMO 9430222, with call sign V2HO8. 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 BBC RIO?+
BBC RIO is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the AG 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 AG flag list at /flag/ag.
How can I see the live position of BBC RIO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BBC RIO 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 BBC RIO'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 BBC RIO?+
BBC RIO is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BBC RIO 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. BBC RIO has a gross tonnage of 14,859 GT.

BBC RIO — Key Facts

MMSI
304948000
IMO number
9430222
Call sign
V2HO8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
AG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.5 knots
Course over ground
104.0°
Heading
46°
Last known position
22.4355°, 38.5186°
Destination
KING ABDULLAH
ETA
2026-08-15T09:30:00Z
Departure port
VERACRUZ
Actual time of departure
2026-07-23T05:15:00Z
Current draught
6.6 m
Maximum static draught
7 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
14859
Dead weight
18010 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:08:00Z