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BBC KIBO — Cargo · IMO 9508421

AGMoored
World map showing the last known position of BBC KIBO at 43° 11.383' N, 27° 54.173' E
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Current PositionLive

BBC KIBO is currently moored in the Mediterranean Sea, at 43.1897° N, 27.9029° E. It is sailing from VARNA ANCH to VARNA with an ETA of 24 Aug 2026, 15:48 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:35 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
339.0°
/ 255°
Course / Heading
6.5 m
Static Draught
4.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
15:42 UTCAug 24, 2026
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VARNABGVAR
ETA
15:48 UTCAug 24, 2026
BBC KIBO

BBC KIBO

Identity

Cargo
Type
Antigua & Barbuda flagAG
Flag
9508421
IMO Number
305757000
MMSI
V2FQ5
Call Sign

Specifications

126 m × 23 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
9,339 t
Deadweight
8,255 t
Gross Tonnage
6,300 kW
Engine Power
XINGANG SHIPBUILDING HEAVY INDUSTRY - TIANJIN, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of VARNA ANCH
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About BBC KIBO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BBC KIBO — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 8,255 GT, and a dead weight of 9,339 tonnes, BBC KIBO is a cargo registered under the Antigua and Barbuda flag. The vessel is owned by BRIESE SCHIFFAHRT - LEER, GERMANY, built by XINGANG SHIPBUILDING HEAVY INDUSTRY - TIANJIN, CHINA.

BBC KIBO route and voyage history

BBC KIBO is currently on a voyage from VARNA ANCH to VARNA with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-24T15:48:00Z. The live route and current course of BBC KIBO 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 KIBO is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BBC KIBO 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 KIBO right now?+
BBC KIBO is currently moored in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from VARNA ANCH to VARNA with an ETA of 24 Aug 2026, 15:48 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 KIBO?+
BBC KIBO broadcasts MMSI 305757000 and is registered as IMO 9508421, with call sign V2FQ5. 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 KIBO?+
BBC KIBO 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 KIBO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BBC KIBO 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 KIBO'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 KIBO?+
BBC KIBO is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BBC KIBO 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 KIBO has a gross tonnage of 8,255 GT.

BBC KIBO — Key Facts

MMSI
305757000
IMO number
9508421
Call sign
V2FQ5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
AG
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
339.0°
Heading
255°
Last known position
43.1897°, 27.9029°
Destination
VARNA
ETA
2026-08-24T15:48:00Z
Departure port
VARNA ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-08-24T15:42:00Z
Current draught
4.7 m
Maximum static draught
6.5 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
8255
Dead weight
9339 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:35:00Z