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AFRICAN STARLING — Cargo · IMO 9636436

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AFRICAN STARLING is currently under way in the Java Sea, at 5.8900° S, 114.6601° E, making 13.2 knots on a course of 106°. It is sailing from FUJAIRAH ANCH to GLADSTONE with an ETA of 16 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 04:51 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.2 kn
Speed
106.3°
/ 110°
Course / Heading
6.3 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:16 UTCOct 19, 2026
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 16, 2026
AFRICAN STARLING

AFRICAN STARLING

Identity

Cargo
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9636436
IMO Number
311000239
MMSI
C6BE4
Call Sign

Specifications

190 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
56,074 t
Deadweight
31,751 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MITSUI ICHIHARA ENGINEERING & SHIPBUILDING - ICHIHARA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About AFRICAN STARLING

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AFRICAN STARLING — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 31,751 GT, and a dead weight of 56,074 tonnes, AFRICAN STARLING is a cargo registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by NISSEN KAIUN - IMABARI, JAPAN, built by MITSUI ICHIHARA ENGINEERING & SHIPBUILDING - ICHIHARA, JAPAN.

AFRICAN STARLING route and voyage history

AFRICAN STARLING is currently on a voyage from FUJAIRAH ANCH to GLADSTONE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-16T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of AFRICAN STARLING 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 STARLING is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as AFRICAN STARLING can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 311000239
  • IMO: 9636436
  • Call sign: C6BE4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AFRICAN STARLING right now?

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AFRICAN STARLING is currently under way in the Java Sea. It is sailing from FUJAIRAH ANCH to GLADSTONE with an ETA of 16 Nov 2026, 12:00 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 STARLING?

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AFRICAN STARLING broadcasts MMSI 311000239 and is registered as IMO 9636436, with call sign C6BE4. 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 STARLING?

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AFRICAN STARLING 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 STARLING?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AFRICAN STARLING 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 STARLING'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 STARLING?

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AFRICAN STARLING 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 STARLING 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 STARLING has a gross tonnage of 31,751 GT.

AFRICAN STARLING — Key Facts

MMSI
311000239
IMO number
9636436
Call sign
C6BE4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.2 knots
Course over ground
106.3°
Heading
110°
Last known position
-5.8900°, 114.6601°
Destination
GLADSTONE
ETA
2026-11-16T12:00:00Z
Departure port
FUJAIRAH ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-10-19T13:16:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
6.3 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
31751
Dead weight
56074 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T04:51:39Z