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BBC BALBOA — Cargo · IMO 9501667

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World map showing the last known position of BBC BALBOA at 57° 10.616' N, 7° 10.832' E
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Current PositionLive

BBC BALBOA is currently under way in the North Sea, at 57.1769° N, 7.1805° E, making 9.6 knots on a course of 205°. It is sailing from MANDAL to FILYOS with an ETA of 24 Sep 2026, 03:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 10:44 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.6 kn
Speed
205.0°
/ 197°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
5.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Norway flag
MANDALNOMAN
ATD
01:25 UTCSep 8, 2026
France flag
FILYOSFRDPE
ETA
03:00 UTCSep 24, 2026
BBC BALBOA

BBC BALBOA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Antigua & Barbuda flagAG
Flag
9501667
IMO Number
305730000
MMSI
V2FN5
Call Sign

Specifications

129 m × 17 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
8,089 t
Deadweight
6,310 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 MANDAL
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Destination Port
Port of FILYOS
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About BBC BALBOA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BBC BALBOA — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 6,310 GT, and a dead weight of 8,089 tonnes, BBC BALBOA 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 BALBOA route and voyage history

BBC BALBOA is currently on a voyage from MANDAL to FILYOS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-24T03:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BBC BALBOA 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 BALBOA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BBC BALBOA 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 BALBOA right now?+
BBC BALBOA is currently under way in the North Sea. It is sailing from MANDAL to FILYOS with an ETA of 24 Sep 2026, 03:00 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 BALBOA?+
BBC BALBOA broadcasts MMSI 305730000 and is registered as IMO 9501667, with call sign V2FN5. 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 BALBOA?+
BBC BALBOA 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 BALBOA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BBC BALBOA 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 BALBOA'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 BALBOA?+
BBC BALBOA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BBC BALBOA 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 BALBOA has a gross tonnage of 6,310 GT.

BBC BALBOA — Key Facts

MMSI
305730000
IMO number
9501667
Call sign
V2FN5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
AG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.6 knots
Course over ground
205.0°
Heading
197°
Last known position
57.1769°, 7.1805°
Destination
FILYOS
ETA
2026-09-24T03:00:00Z
Departure port
MANDAL
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T01:25:00Z
Current draught
5.4 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
6310
Dead weight
8089 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T10:44:00Z