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AFRICAN HORNBILL — Cargo · IMO 9599779

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World map showing the last known position of AFRICAN HORNBILL at 25° 8.266' N, 56° 29.790' E
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AFRICAN HORNBILL is currently at anchor in the Persian Gulf, at 25.1378° N, 56.4965° E. It is sailing from NARVIK to FUJAIRAH ANCH with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 01:51 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 10:29 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
278.0°
/ 130°
Course / Heading
8.5 m
Static Draught
13.4 m
Current Draught

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Norway flag
NARVIKNONVK
ATD
12:43 UTCJul 7, 2026
ETA
01:51 UTCSep 1, 2026
AFRICAN HORNBILL

AFRICAN HORNBILL

Identity

Cargo
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9599779
IMO Number
311057900
MMSI
C6ZK7
Call Sign

Specifications

199 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
61,440 t
Deadweight
34,795 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
IWAGI SHIPBUILDING - KAMIJIMA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NARVIK
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Destination Port
Port of FUJAIRAH ANCH
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About AFRICAN HORNBILL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AFRICAN HORNBILL — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 34,795 GT, and a dead weight of 61,440 tonnes, AFRICAN HORNBILL is a cargo registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by MUR SHIPPING - DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, built by IWAGI SHIPBUILDING - KAMIJIMA, JAPAN.

AFRICAN HORNBILL route and voyage history

AFRICAN HORNBILL is currently on a voyage from NARVIK to FUJAIRAH ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-01T01:51:00Z. The live route and current course of AFRICAN HORNBILL 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 HORNBILL is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as AFRICAN HORNBILL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 311057900
  • IMO: 9599779
  • Call sign: C6ZK7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AFRICAN HORNBILL right now?+
AFRICAN HORNBILL is currently at anchor in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz. It is sailing from NARVIK to FUJAIRAH ANCH with an ETA of 1 Sep 2026, 01:51 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 HORNBILL?+
AFRICAN HORNBILL broadcasts MMSI 311057900 and is registered as IMO 9599779, with call sign C6ZK7. 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 HORNBILL?+
AFRICAN HORNBILL 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 HORNBILL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AFRICAN HORNBILL 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 HORNBILL'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 HORNBILL?+
AFRICAN HORNBILL 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 HORNBILL 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 HORNBILL has a gross tonnage of 34,795 GT.

AFRICAN HORNBILL — Key Facts

MMSI
311057900
IMO number
9599779
Call sign
C6ZK7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
278.0°
Heading
130°
Last known position
25.1378°, 56.4965°
Destination
FUJAIRAH ANCH
ETA
2026-09-01T01:51:00Z
Departure port
NARVIK
Actual time of departure
2026-07-07T12:43:00Z
Current draught
13.4 m
Maximum static draught
8.5 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
34795
Dead weight
61440 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T10:29:00Z