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BBC NEWCASTLE — Cargo · IMO 9484209

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BBC NEWCASTLE is currently under way in the Coral Sea, at 26.7397° S, 153.2814° E, making 5.7 knots on a course of 316°. It is sailing from PORT KEMBLA to BRISBANE with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 20:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 16:25 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
5.7 kn
Speed
316.0°
/ 316°
Course / Heading
8 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
12:27 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
20:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
BBC NEWCASTLE

BBC NEWCASTLE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Antigua & Barbuda flagAG
Flag
9484209
IMO Number
305367000
MMSI
V2DX6
Call Sign

Specifications

132 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
9,775 t
Deadweight
6,351 t
Gross Tonnage
3,840 kW
Engine Power
HESHUN SHIPYARD - QINGDAO, CHINA
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About BBC NEWCASTLE

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BBC NEWCASTLE — Cargo

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 6,351 GT, and a dead weight of 9,775 tonnes, BBC NEWCASTLE is a cargo registered under the Antigua and Barbuda flag. The vessel is owned by MARSHIP - HAREN EMS, GERMANY, built by HESHUN SHIPYARD - QINGDAO, CHINA.

BBC NEWCASTLE route and voyage history

BBC NEWCASTLE is currently on a voyage from PORT KEMBLA to BRISBANE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T20:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BBC NEWCASTLE 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 NEWCASTLE is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BBC NEWCASTLE 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 NEWCASTLE right now?

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BBC NEWCASTLE is currently under way in the Coral Sea. It is sailing from PORT KEMBLA to BRISBANE with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 20:00 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 BBC NEWCASTLE?

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BBC NEWCASTLE broadcasts MMSI 305367000 and is registered as IMO 9484209, with call sign V2DX6. 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 NEWCASTLE?

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BBC NEWCASTLE 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 NEWCASTLE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BBC NEWCASTLE 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 NEWCASTLE'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 BBC NEWCASTLE?

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BBC NEWCASTLE is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BBC NEWCASTLE 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 NEWCASTLE has a gross tonnage of 6,351 GT.

BBC NEWCASTLE — Key Facts

MMSI
305367000
IMO number
9484209
Call sign
V2DX6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
AG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
5.7 knots
Course over ground
316.0°
Heading
316°
Last known position
-26.7397°, 153.2814°
Destination
BRISBANE
ETA
2026-11-07T20:00:00Z
Departure port
PORT KEMBLA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T12:27:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
8 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
6351
Dead weight
9775 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T16:25:46Z