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AFRICAN LOON — Cargo · IMO 9748071

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World map showing the last known position of AFRICAN LOON at 25° 38.501' N, 56° 27.043' E
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Current PositionLive

AFRICAN LOON is currently at anchor in the Persian Gulf, at 25.6417° N, 56.4507° E. It is sailing from KHOR FAKKAN ANCH to DIBBA with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:55 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
111.0°
/ 59°
Course / Heading
11.7 m
Static Draught
13.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
23:53 UTCSep 6, 2026
United Arab Emirates flag
DIBBAAEDBP
ETA
10:00 UTCSep 7, 2026
AFRICAN LOON

AFRICAN LOON

Identity

Cargo
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9748071
IMO Number
311000859
MMSI
C6EC8
Call Sign

Specifications

200 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of KHOR FAKKAN ANCH
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Destination Port
Port of DIBBA
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About AFRICAN LOON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AFRICAN LOON — Cargo

AFRICAN LOON is a cargo registered under the Bahamas flag.

AFRICAN LOON route and voyage history

AFRICAN LOON is currently on a voyage from KHOR FAKKAN ANCH to DIBBA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of AFRICAN LOON 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 AFRICAN LOON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 311000859
  • IMO: 9748071
  • Call sign: C6EC8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AFRICAN LOON right now?+
AFRICAN LOON is currently at anchor in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz. It is sailing from KHOR FAKKAN ANCH to DIBBA with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 10:00 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 LOON?+
AFRICAN LOON broadcasts MMSI 311000859 and is registered as IMO 9748071, with call sign C6EC8. 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 LOON?+
AFRICAN LOON 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 LOON?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AFRICAN LOON 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 LOON'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 LOON?+
As a cargo, AFRICAN LOON 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 LOON — Key Facts

MMSI
311000859
IMO number
9748071
Call sign
C6EC8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
111.0°
Heading
59°
Last known position
25.6417°, 56.4507°
Destination
DIBBA
ETA
2026-09-07T10:00:00Z
Departure port
KHOR FAKKAN ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T23:53:00Z
Current draught
13.1 m
Maximum static draught
11.7 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:55:00Z