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BALOSCargo · IMO 9825532

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BALOS was last reported under way in the Bay of Bengal, at 5.5208° N, 94.2510° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 10:31 UTC. It was sailing from HON GAI to SANTOS with an ETA of 7 Oct 2026, 02:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.6 kn
Speed
238.0°
/ 235°
Course / Heading
8.9 m
Static Draught
7.9 m
Current Draught

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HON GAIVNHON
ATD
18:39 UTCAug 31, 2026
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SANTOSBRSSZ
ETA
02:00 UTCOct 7, 2026
BALOS

BALOS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9825532
IMO Number
311000802
MMSI
C6DW5
Call Sign

Specifications

229 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2018-01-01
Year Built
82,025 t
Deadweight
43,380 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of HON GAI
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Destination Port
Port of SANTOS
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About BALOS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BALOS — Cargo

Built in 2018, with a gross tonnage of 43,380 GT, and a dead weight of 82,025 tonnes, BALOS is a cargo registered under the Bahamas flag.

BALOS route and voyage history

BALOS is currently on a voyage from HON GAI to SANTOS with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-07T02:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BALOS 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

Vessels in the same class as BALOS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 311000802
  • IMO: 9825532
  • Call sign: C6DW5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BALOS right now?+
BALOS was last reported under way in the Bay of Bengal, on 8 Sep 2026, 10:31 UTC. It was sailing from HON GAI to SANTOS with an ETA of 7 Oct 2026, 02:00 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 BALOS?+
BALOS broadcasts MMSI 311000802 and is registered as IMO 9825532, with call sign C6DW5. 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 BALOS?+
BALOS 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 BALOS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BALOS 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 BALOS'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 BALOS?+
As a cargo, BALOS 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. BALOS has a gross tonnage of 43,380 GT.

BALOS — Key Facts

MMSI
311000802
IMO number
9825532
Call sign
C6DW5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.6 knots
Course over ground
238.0°
Heading
235°
Last known position
5.5208°, 94.2510°
Destination
SANTOS
ETA
2026-10-07T02:00:00Z
Departure port
HON GAI
Actual time of departure
2026-08-31T18:39:00Z
Current draught
7.9 m
Maximum static draught
8.9 m
Year built
2018-01-01
Gross tonnage
43380
Dead weight
82025 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T10:31:00Z