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AFRICAN PELICAN — Cargo · IMO 9692789

BSAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of AFRICAN PELICAN at 60° 58.114' N, 4° 13.828' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

AFRICAN PELICAN has not broadcast an AIS position for 170 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Sea, at 60.9686° N, 4.2305° E, on 23 Mar 2026, 02:09 UTC. It was sailing from VERACRUZ to NEW ORLEANS.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
8.8 kn
Speed
6.0°
/ 356°
Course / Heading
9.1 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
20:17 UTCDec 31, 2025
ETA
04:00 UTCMar 27, 2026
AFRICAN PELICAN

AFRICAN PELICAN

Identity

Cargo
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9692789
IMO Number
311000315
MMSI
C6BN9
Call Sign

Specifications

180 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
34,365 t
Deadweight
21,532 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NAMURA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - IMARI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of VERACRUZ
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Destination Port
Port of NEW ORLEANS
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About AFRICAN PELICAN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AFRICAN PELICAN — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 21,532 GT, and a dead weight of 34,365 tonnes, AFRICAN PELICAN is a cargo registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is built by NAMURA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - IMARI, JAPAN.

AFRICAN PELICAN route and voyage history

AFRICAN PELICAN is currently on a voyage from VERACRUZ to NEW ORLEANS with an estimated arrival on 2026-03-27T04:00:00Z. The live route and current course of AFRICAN PELICAN 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 PELICAN is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as AFRICAN PELICAN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 311000315
  • IMO: 9692789
  • Call sign: C6BN9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AFRICAN PELICAN right now?+
AFRICAN PELICAN has not broadcast an AIS position for 170 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Sea, on 23 Mar 2026, 02:09 UTC. It was sailing from VERACRUZ to NEW ORLEANS. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for AFRICAN PELICAN?+
AFRICAN PELICAN broadcasts MMSI 311000315 and is registered as IMO 9692789, with call sign C6BN9 . 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 PELICAN?+
AFRICAN PELICAN 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 PELICAN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AFRICAN PELICAN 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 PELICAN'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 AFRICAN PELICAN?+
AFRICAN PELICAN 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 PELICAN 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 PELICAN has a gross tonnage of 21,532 GT.

AFRICAN PELICAN — Key Facts

MMSI
311000315
IMO number
9692789
Call sign
C6BN9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
8.8 knots
Course over ground
6.0°
Heading
356°
Last known position
60.9686°, 4.2305°
Destination
NEW ORLEANS
ETA
2026-03-27T04:00:00Z
Departure port
VERACRUZ
Actual time of departure
2025-12-31T20:17:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
9.1 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
21532
Dead weight
34365 t
AIS last updated
2026-03-23T02:09:00Z