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AFRICAN KITE — Cargo · IMO 9650937

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AFRICAN KITE is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 14.2383° N, 18.0009° W, making 11.0 knots on a course of 179°. It is sailing from NARVIK to FUJAIRAH with an ETA of 7 Dec 2026, 08:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 06:10 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.0 kn
Speed
179.1°
/ 179°
Course / Heading
9.7 m
Static Draught
13.4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
04:37 UTCOct 19, 2026
ETA
08:00 UTCDec 7, 2026
AFRICAN KITE

AFRICAN KITE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9650937
IMO Number
311000085
MMSI
C6AM2
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
61,413 t
Deadweight
34,800 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
IMABARI SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About AFRICAN KITE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AFRICAN KITE — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 34,800 GT, and a dead weight of 61,413 tonnes, AFRICAN KITE is a cargo registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by MUR SHIPPING - DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, built by IMABARI SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - IMABARI, JAPAN.

AFRICAN KITE route and voyage history

AFRICAN KITE is currently on a voyage from NARVIK to FUJAIRAH with an estimated arrival on 2026-12-07T08:00:00Z. The live route and current course of AFRICAN KITE 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

AFRICAN KITE is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as AFRICAN KITE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 311000085
  • IMO: 9650937
  • Call sign: C6AM2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AFRICAN KITE right now?

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AFRICAN KITE is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from NARVIK to FUJAIRAH with an ETA of 7 Dec 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 AFRICAN KITE?

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AFRICAN KITE broadcasts MMSI 311000085 and is registered as IMO 9650937, with call sign C6AM2. 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 AFRICAN KITE?

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AFRICAN KITE 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 AFRICAN KITE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AFRICAN KITE 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 AFRICAN KITE's position updated?

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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 AFRICAN KITE?

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AFRICAN KITE is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, AFRICAN KITE 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. AFRICAN KITE has a gross tonnage of 34,800 GT.

AFRICAN KITE — Key Facts

MMSI
311000085
IMO number
9650937
Call sign
C6AM2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.0 knots
Course over ground
179.1°
Heading
179°
Last known position
14.2383°, -18.0009°
Destination
FUJAIRAH
ETA
2026-12-07T08:00:00Z
Departure port
NARVIK
Actual time of departure
2026-10-19T04:37:00Z
Current draught
13.4 m
Maximum static draught
9.7 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
34800
Dead weight
61413 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T06:10:17Z