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RIO GRANDETanker · IMO 9492062

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RIO GRANDE was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 23.5965° S, 42.4896° W, on 7 Sep 2026, 15:15 UTC. It was sailing from RIO DE JANEIRO to MACAE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 05:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.8 kn
Speed
183.0°
/ 143°
Course / Heading
14.8 m
Static Draught
8.6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
09:44 UTCSep 7, 2026
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MACAEBRMEA
ETA
05:00 UTCSep 8, 2026
RIO GRANDE

RIO GRANDE

Identity

Tanker
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9492062
IMO Number
311065500
MMSI
C6ZT3
Call Sign

Specifications

245 m × 42 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
105,190 t
Deadweight
62,753 t
Gross Tonnage
14,280 kW
Engine Power
SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of RIO DE JANEIRO
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Destination Port
Port of MACAE
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About RIO GRANDE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RIO GRANDE — Tanker

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 62,753 GT, and a dead weight of 105,190 tonnes, RIO GRANDE is a tanker registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by VIKEN SHIPPING - BERGEN, NORWAY, built by SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA.

RIO GRANDE route and voyage history

RIO GRANDE is currently on a voyage from RIO DE JANEIRO to MACAE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T05:00:00Z. The live route and current course of RIO GRANDE 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

RIO GRANDE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as RIO GRANDE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 311065500
  • IMO: 9492062
  • Call sign: C6ZT3
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RIO GRANDE right now?+
RIO GRANDE was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, on 7 Sep 2026, 15:15 UTC. It was sailing from RIO DE JANEIRO to MACAE with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 05:00 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 RIO GRANDE?+
RIO GRANDE broadcasts MMSI 311065500 and is registered as IMO 9492062, with call sign C6ZT3. 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 RIO GRANDE?+
RIO GRANDE is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the BS flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full BS flag list at /flag/bs.
How can I see the live position of RIO GRANDE?+
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How often is RIO GRANDE'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 RIO GRANDE?+
RIO GRANDE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, RIO GRANDE sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. RIO GRANDE has a gross tonnage of 62,753 GT.

RIO GRANDE — Key Facts

MMSI
311065500
IMO number
9492062
Call sign
C6ZT3
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.8 knots
Course over ground
183.0°
Heading
143°
Last known position
-23.5965°, -42.4896°
Destination
MACAE
ETA
2026-09-08T05:00:00Z
Departure port
RIO DE JANEIRO
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T09:44:00Z
Current draught
8.6 m
Maximum static draught
14.8 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
62753
Dead weight
105190 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-07T15:15:00Z