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AFRICAN DIPPER — Cargo · IMO 9733260

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AFRICAN DIPPER is currently moored in the South Pacific Ocean, at 38.0959° S, 144.3820° E. It is sailing from KANDA to GEELONG with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 00:41 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 12:18 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
291.0°
/ 195°
Course / Heading
6.6 m
Static Draught
9.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
03:00 UTCOct 15, 2026
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ETA
00:41 UTCNov 6, 2026
AFRICAN DIPPER

AFRICAN DIPPER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9733260
IMO Number
311001215
MMSI
C6GD4
Call Sign

Specifications

180 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
40,481 t
Deadweight
24,725 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
XINGANG SHIPBUILDING HEAVY INDUSTRY - TIANJIN, CHINA
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About AFRICAN DIPPER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AFRICAN DIPPER — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 24,725 GT, and a dead weight of 40,481 tonnes, AFRICAN DIPPER is a cargo registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by LOUIS DREYFUS ARMATEURS - SURESNES, FRANCE, built by XINGANG SHIPBUILDING HEAVY INDUSTRY - TIANJIN, CHINA.

AFRICAN DIPPER route and voyage history

AFRICAN DIPPER is currently on a voyage from KANDA to GEELONG with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T00:41:00Z. The live route and current course of AFRICAN DIPPER 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 DIPPER is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as AFRICAN DIPPER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 311001215
  • IMO: 9733260
  • Call sign: C6GD4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AFRICAN DIPPER right now?

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AFRICAN DIPPER is currently moored in the South Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from KANDA to GEELONG with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 00:41 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 DIPPER?

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AFRICAN DIPPER broadcasts MMSI 311001215 and is registered as IMO 9733260, with call sign C6GD4. 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 DIPPER?

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AFRICAN DIPPER 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 DIPPER?

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

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AFRICAN DIPPER is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, AFRICAN DIPPER 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 DIPPER has a gross tonnage of 24,725 GT.

AFRICAN DIPPER — Key Facts

MMSI
311001215
IMO number
9733260
Call sign
C6GD4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
291.0°
Heading
195°
Last known position
-38.0959°, 144.3820°
Destination
GEELONG
ETA
2026-11-06T00:41:00Z
Departure port
KANDA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-15T03:00:00Z
Current draught
9.7 m
Maximum static draught
6.6 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
24725
Dead weight
40481 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T12:18:00Z