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KIRKE — Cargo · IMO 9413456

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KIRKE was last reported under way in the North Sea, at 53.8764° N, 7.3483° E, on 6 Nov 2026, 08:09 UTC. It was sailing from TERNEUZEN to SZCZECIN with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 18:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.6 kn
Speed
74.8°
/ 76°
Course / Heading
6.9 m
Static Draught
7.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
08:28 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
18:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
KIRKE

KIRKE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Antigua & Barbuda flagAG
Flag
9413456
IMO Number
305597000
MMSI
V2RA4
Call Sign

Specifications

118 m × 15 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
7,802 t
Deadweight
4,968 t
Gross Tonnage
3,840 kW
Engine Power
BODEWES SHIPYARD - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About KIRKE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KIRKE — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 4,968 GT, and a dead weight of 7,802 tonnes, KIRKE is a cargo registered under the Antigua and Barbuda flag. The vessel is owned by BUSS REEDEREI - LEER, GERMANY, built by BODEWES SHIPYARD - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS.

KIRKE route and voyage history

KIRKE is currently on a voyage from TERNEUZEN to SZCZECIN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T18:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KIRKE 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KIRKE right now?

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KIRKE was last reported under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor, on 6 Nov 2026, 08:09 UTC. It was sailing from TERNEUZEN to SZCZECIN with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 18:00 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 KIRKE?

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KIRKE broadcasts MMSI 305597000 and is registered as IMO 9413456, with call sign V2RA4. 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 KIRKE?

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KIRKE 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 KIRKE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KIRKE 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 KIRKE'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 KIRKE?

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KIRKE is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, KIRKE 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. KIRKE has a gross tonnage of 4,968 GT.

KIRKE — Key Facts

MMSI
305597000
IMO number
9413456
Call sign
V2RA4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
AG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.6 knots
Course over ground
74.8°
Heading
76°
Last known position
53.8764°, 7.3483°
Destination
SZCZECIN
ETA
2026-11-07T18:00:00Z
Departure port
TERNEUZEN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T08:28:00Z
Current draught
7.2 m
Maximum static draught
6.9 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
4968
Dead weight
7802 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T08:09:06Z