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BBC ICELAND — Cargo · IMO 9605906

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World map showing the last known position of BBC ICELAND at 32° 21.815' S, 29° 15.490' E
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BBC ICELAND is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 32.3636° S, 29.2582° E, making 14.3 knots on a course of 222°. It is sailing from TUTICORIN to DURBAN with an ETA of 2 Oct 2026, 05:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:03 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.3 kn
Speed
222.0°
/ 225°
Course / Heading
6.6 m
Static Draught
7.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
10:35 UTCAug 26, 2026
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DURBANZADUR
ETA
05:00 UTCOct 2, 2026
BBC ICELAND

BBC ICELAND

Identity

Cargo
Type
Antigua & Barbuda flagAG
Flag
9605906
IMO Number
305657000
MMSI
V2HL3
Call Sign

Specifications

161 m × 27 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
24,000 t
Deadweight
18,567 t
Gross Tonnage
9,960 kW
Engine Power
DALIAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY GROUP - DALIAN, CHINA
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of TUTICORIN
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Destination Port
Port of DURBAN
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About BBC ICELAND

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BBC ICELAND — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 18,567 GT, and a dead weight of 24,000 tonnes, BBC ICELAND is a cargo registered under the Antigua and Barbuda flag. The vessel is owned by PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LINES - SINGAPORE, built by DALIAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY GROUP - DALIAN, CHINA.

BBC ICELAND route and voyage history

BBC ICELAND is currently on a voyage from TUTICORIN to DURBAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-02T05:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BBC ICELAND 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 ICELAND is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BBC ICELAND 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 ICELAND right now?+
BBC ICELAND is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from TUTICORIN to DURBAN with an ETA of 2 Oct 2026, 05:00 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 ICELAND?+
BBC ICELAND broadcasts MMSI 305657000 and is registered as IMO 9605906, with call sign V2HL3. 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 ICELAND?+
BBC ICELAND 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 ICELAND?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BBC ICELAND 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 ICELAND'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 ICELAND?+
BBC ICELAND is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BBC ICELAND 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 ICELAND has a gross tonnage of 18,567 GT.

BBC ICELAND — Key Facts

MMSI
305657000
IMO number
9605906
Call sign
V2HL3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
AG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.3 knots
Course over ground
222.0°
Heading
225°
Last known position
-32.3636°, 29.2582°
Destination
DURBAN
ETA
2026-10-02T05:00:00Z
Departure port
TUTICORIN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-26T10:35:00Z
Current draught
7.7 m
Maximum static draught
6.6 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
18567
Dead weight
24000 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:03:00Z