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BBC RUBY — Cargo · IMO 9563744

AGUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of BBC RUBY at 36° 15.125' N, 4° 40.191' W
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Current PositionLive

BBC RUBY is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 36.2521° N, 4.6698° W, making 3.8 knots on a course of 60°. It is sailing from CONSTANTA to GIBRALTAR with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 16:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:53 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
3.8 kn
Speed
59.6°
/ 342°
Course / Heading
7.7 m
Static Draught
6.6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
19:46 UTCSep 1, 2026
ETA
16:00 UTCSep 7, 2026
BBC RUBY

BBC RUBY

Identity

Cargo
Type
Antigua & Barbuda flagAG
Flag
9563744
IMO Number
305908000
MMSI
V2GD8
Call Sign

Specifications

153 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
2016-01-01
Year Built
14,310 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 CONSTANTA
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Destination Port
Port of GIBRALTAR
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About BBC RUBY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BBC RUBY — Cargo

Built in 2016, with a gross tonnage of 12,838 GT, and a dead weight of 14,310 tonnes, BBC RUBY 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 RUBY route and voyage history

BBC RUBY is currently on a voyage from CONSTANTA to GIBRALTAR with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T16:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BBC RUBY 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 RUBY is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BBC RUBY 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 RUBY right now?+
BBC RUBY is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Strait of Gibraltar. It is sailing from CONSTANTA to GIBRALTAR with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 16:00 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 RUBY?+
BBC RUBY broadcasts MMSI 305908000 and is registered as IMO 9563744, with call sign V2GD8. 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 RUBY?+
BBC RUBY 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 RUBY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BBC RUBY 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 RUBY'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 RUBY?+
BBC RUBY is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BBC RUBY 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 RUBY has a gross tonnage of 12,838 GT.

BBC RUBY — Key Facts

MMSI
305908000
IMO number
9563744
Call sign
V2GD8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
AG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
3.8 knots
Course over ground
59.6°
Heading
342°
Last known position
36.2521°, -4.6698°
Destination
GIBRALTAR
ETA
2026-09-07T16:00:00Z
Departure port
CONSTANTA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-01T19:46:00Z
Current draught
6.6 m
Maximum static draught
7.7 m
Year built
2016-01-01
Gross tonnage
12838
Dead weight
14310 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:53:07Z