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BBC NORFOLK — Cargo · IMO 9559884

AGMoored
World map showing the last known position of BBC NORFOLK at 12° 49.130' N, 80° 32.156' E
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Current PositionLast report

BBC NORFOLK was last reported moored in the Bay of Bengal, at 12.8188° N, 80.5359° E, on 7 Sep 2026, 21:11 UTC. It was sailing from CHENNAI to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 27 Sep 2026, 08:00 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
9.6 kn
Speed
165.0°
/ 166°
Course / Heading
6.8 m
Static Draught
7.9 m
Current Draught

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India flag
CHENNAIINMAA
ATD
03:51 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
08:00 UTCSep 27, 2026
BBC NORFOLK

BBC NORFOLK

Identity

Cargo
Type
Antigua & Barbuda flagAG
Flag
9559884
IMO Number
305822000
MMSI
V2FW3
Call Sign

Specifications

132 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
9,677 t
Deadweight
6,351 t
Gross Tonnage
4,000 kW
Engine Power
JIANGSU YANGZI CHANGBO SHIPBUILDING CO.,LTD.
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of CHENNAI
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Destination Port
Port of CAPE TOWN
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About BBC NORFOLK

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BBC NORFOLK — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 6,351 GT, and a dead weight of 9,677 tonnes, BBC NORFOLK is a cargo registered under the Antigua and Barbuda flag. The vessel is owned by MARSHIP - HAREN EMS, GERMANY, built by JIANGSU YANGZI CHANGBO SHIPBUILDING CO.,LTD..

BBC NORFOLK route and voyage history

BBC NORFOLK is currently on a voyage from CHENNAI to CAPE TOWN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-27T08:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BBC NORFOLK 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 NORFOLK is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BBC NORFOLK 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 NORFOLK right now?+
BBC NORFOLK was last reported moored in the Bay of Bengal, on 7 Sep 2026, 21:11 UTC. It was sailing from CHENNAI to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 27 Sep 2026, 08:00 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 NORFOLK?+
BBC NORFOLK broadcasts MMSI 305822000 and is registered as IMO 9559884, with call sign V2FW3. 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 NORFOLK?+
BBC NORFOLK 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 NORFOLK?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BBC NORFOLK 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 NORFOLK'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 NORFOLK?+
BBC NORFOLK is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BBC NORFOLK 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 NORFOLK has a gross tonnage of 6,351 GT.

BBC NORFOLK — Key Facts

MMSI
305822000
IMO number
9559884
Call sign
V2FW3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
AG
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
9.6 knots
Course over ground
165.0°
Heading
166°
Last known position
12.8188°, 80.5359°
Destination
CAPE TOWN
ETA
2026-09-27T08:00:00Z
Departure port
CHENNAI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T03:51:00Z
Current draught
7.9 m
Maximum static draught
6.8 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
6351
Dead weight
9677 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-07T21:11:00Z