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BBC AUSTRALIA — Cargo · IMO 9569528

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World map showing the last known position of BBC AUSTRALIA at 26° 13.099' S, 153° 32.568' E
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Current PositionLive

BBC AUSTRALIA is currently under way in the Coral Sea, at 26.2183° S, 153.5428° E, making 10.3 knots on a course of 6°. It is sailing from BRISBANE ANCH to AMAMAPARE with an ETA of 16 Sep 2026, 11:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:40 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.3 kn
Speed
6.0°
/ 9°
Course / Heading
4.2 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
04:43 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
11:00 UTCSep 16, 2026
BBC AUSTRALIA

BBC AUSTRALIA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Antigua & Barbuda flagAG
Flag
9569528
IMO Number
305537000
MMSI
V2ES6
Call Sign

Specifications

115 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
6,264 t
Deadweight
5,344 t
Gross Tonnage
3,000 kW
Engine Power
FISHING VESSEL SHIPBUILDING - DALIAN, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of BRISBANE ANCH
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Destination Port
Port of AMAMAPARE
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About BBC AUSTRALIA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BBC AUSTRALIA — Cargo

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 5,344 GT, and a dead weight of 6,264 tonnes, BBC AUSTRALIA is a cargo registered under the Antigua and Barbuda flag. The vessel is owned by BRIESE SCHIFFAHRT - LEER, GERMANY, built by FISHING VESSEL SHIPBUILDING - DALIAN, CHINA.

BBC AUSTRALIA route and voyage history

BBC AUSTRALIA is currently on a voyage from BRISBANE ANCH to AMAMAPARE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-16T11:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BBC AUSTRALIA 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 AUSTRALIA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BBC AUSTRALIA 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 AUSTRALIA right now?+
BBC AUSTRALIA is currently under way in the Coral Sea. It is sailing from BRISBANE ANCH to AMAMAPARE with an ETA of 16 Sep 2026, 11:00 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 AUSTRALIA?+
BBC AUSTRALIA broadcasts MMSI 305537000 and is registered as IMO 9569528, with call sign V2ES6. 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 AUSTRALIA?+
BBC AUSTRALIA 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 AUSTRALIA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BBC AUSTRALIA 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 AUSTRALIA'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 AUSTRALIA?+
BBC AUSTRALIA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BBC AUSTRALIA 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 AUSTRALIA has a gross tonnage of 5,344 GT.

BBC AUSTRALIA — Key Facts

MMSI
305537000
IMO number
9569528
Call sign
V2ES6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
AG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.3 knots
Course over ground
6.0°
Heading
9°
Last known position
-26.2183°, 153.5428°
Destination
AMAMAPARE
ETA
2026-09-16T11:00:00Z
Departure port
BRISBANE ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T04:43:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
4.2 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
5344
Dead weight
6264 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:40:00Z