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BBC AMBER — Cargo · IMO 9563706

AGMoored
World map showing the last known position of BBC AMBER at 29° 43.533' N, 95° 16.058' W
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Current PositionLast report

BBC AMBER was last reported moored in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.7255° N, 95.2676° W, on 8 Sep 2026, 10:06 UTC. It was sailing from VERACRUZ to HOUSTON with an ETA of 4 Sep 2026, 02:06 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 95°
Course / Heading
6.8 m
Static Draught
8.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
06:17 UTCSep 2, 2026
United States flag
HOUSTONUSHOU
ETA
02:06 UTCSep 4, 2026
BBC AMBER

BBC AMBER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Antigua & Barbuda flagAG
Flag
9563706
IMO Number
305717000
MMSI
V2FL8
Call Sign

Specifications

154 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
14,403 t
Deadweight
12,838 t
Gross Tonnage
8,280 kW
Engine Power
JIANGZHOU UNION SHIPBUILDING - RUI CHANG, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of VERACRUZ
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Destination Port
Port of HOUSTON
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About BBC AMBER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BBC AMBER — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 12,838 GT, and a dead weight of 14,403 tonnes, BBC AMBER is a cargo registered under the Antigua and Barbuda flag. The vessel is owned by BOCKSTIEGEL REEDEREI - EMDEN, GERMANY, built by JIANGZHOU UNION SHIPBUILDING - RUI CHANG, CHINA.

BBC AMBER route and voyage history

BBC AMBER is currently on a voyage from VERACRUZ to HOUSTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-04T02:06:00Z. The live route and current course of BBC AMBER 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 AMBER is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BBC AMBER 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 AMBER right now?+
BBC AMBER was last reported moored in the Gulf of Mexico, on 8 Sep 2026, 10:06 UTC. It was sailing from VERACRUZ to HOUSTON with an ETA of 4 Sep 2026, 02:06 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 AMBER?+
BBC AMBER broadcasts MMSI 305717000 and is registered as IMO 9563706, with call sign V2FL8. 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 AMBER?+
BBC AMBER 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 AMBER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BBC AMBER 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 AMBER'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 AMBER?+
BBC AMBER is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BBC AMBER 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 AMBER has a gross tonnage of 12,838 GT.

BBC AMBER — Key Facts

MMSI
305717000
IMO number
9563706
Call sign
V2FL8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
AG
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
95°
Last known position
29.7255°, -95.2676°
Destination
HOUSTON
ETA
2026-09-04T02:06:00Z
Departure port
VERACRUZ
Actual time of departure
2026-09-02T06:17:00Z
Current draught
8.8 m
Maximum static draught
6.8 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
12838
Dead weight
14403 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T10:06:12Z