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GRACEFUL LEADER — Cargo · IMO 9357303

BSUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of GRACEFUL LEADER at 41° 12.249' N, 150° 18.712' W
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GRACEFUL LEADER was last reported under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 41.2042° N, 150.3119° W, on 8 Sep 2026, 11:18 UTC. It was sailing from NAGOYA to PANAMA CANAL with an ETA of 21 Sep 2026, 03:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
15.8 kn
Speed
103.0°
/ 98°
Course / Heading
8 m
Static Draught
9.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Japan flag
NAGOYAJPNGO
ATD
10:05 UTCAug 30, 2026
ETA
03:00 UTCSep 21, 2026
GRACEFUL LEADER

GRACEFUL LEADER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9357303
IMO Number
309253000
MMSI
C6VT7
Call Sign

Specifications

200 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
20,986 t
Deadweight
57,692 t
Gross Tonnage
14,500 kW
Engine Power
STOCZNIA GDYNIA S.A. - GDYNIA, POLAND
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NAGOYA
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Destination Port
Port of PANAMA CANAL
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About GRACEFUL LEADER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GRACEFUL LEADER — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 57,692 GT, and a dead weight of 20,986 tonnes, GRACEFUL LEADER is a cargo registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by RAY CAR CARRIERS - DOUGLAS (ISLE OF MAN), U.K., built by STOCZNIA GDYNIA S.A. - GDYNIA, POLAND.

GRACEFUL LEADER route and voyage history

GRACEFUL LEADER is currently on a voyage from NAGOYA to PANAMA CANAL with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-21T03:00:00Z. The live route and current course of GRACEFUL LEADER 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

GRACEFUL LEADER is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as GRACEFUL LEADER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 309253000
  • IMO: 9357303
  • Call sign: C6VT7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GRACEFUL LEADER right now?+
GRACEFUL LEADER was last reported under way in the North Pacific Ocean, on 8 Sep 2026, 11:18 UTC. It was sailing from NAGOYA to PANAMA CANAL with an ETA of 21 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 GRACEFUL LEADER?+
GRACEFUL LEADER broadcasts MMSI 309253000 and is registered as IMO 9357303, with call sign C6VT7. 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 GRACEFUL LEADER?+
GRACEFUL LEADER is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the BS 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 BS flag list at /flag/bs.
How can I see the live position of GRACEFUL LEADER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GRACEFUL LEADER 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 GRACEFUL LEADER'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 GRACEFUL LEADER?+
GRACEFUL LEADER is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, GRACEFUL LEADER 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. GRACEFUL LEADER has a gross tonnage of 57,692 GT.

GRACEFUL LEADER — Key Facts

MMSI
309253000
IMO number
9357303
Call sign
C6VT7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
15.8 knots
Course over ground
103.0°
Heading
98°
Last known position
41.2042°, -150.3119°
Destination
PANAMA CANAL
ETA
2026-09-21T03:00:00Z
Departure port
NAGOYA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-30T10:05:00Z
Current draught
9.1 m
Maximum static draught
8 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
57692
Dead weight
20986 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T11:18:00Z