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BRAVE — Tanker · IMO 9242730

BBNot under command
World map showing the last known position of BRAVE at 24° 51.961' N, 56° 33.866' E
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BRAVE is currently positioned in the Persian Gulf, at 24.8660° N, 56.5644° E. It is sailing from BERBERA to SHINAS with an ETA of 30 Aug 2026, 18:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:31 UTC.

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Not under command
Current Navigational Status
0.3 kn
Speed
18.0°
/ 83°
Course / Heading
5.6 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Somalia flag
BERBERASOBBO
ATD
14:21 UTCAug 20, 2026
United Arab Emirates flag
SHINASAEHAM
ETA
18:00 UTCAug 30, 2026
BRAVE

BRAVE

Identity

Tanker
Type
Barbados flagBB
Flag
9242730
IMO Number
314658000
MMSI
8PBN9
Call Sign

Specifications

114 m × 17 m
Length × Breadth
2002-01-01
Year Built
6,711 t
Deadweight
4,401 t
Gross Tonnage
3,840 kW
Engine Power
SELAH SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of BERBERA
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Port of SHINAS
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About BRAVE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BRAVE — Tanker

Built in 2002, with a gross tonnage of 4,401 GT, and a dead weight of 6,711 tonnes, BRAVE is a tanker registered under the Barbados flag. The vessel is owned by PETERS CARL F. - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by SELAH SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY.

BRAVE route and voyage history

BRAVE is currently on a voyage from BERBERA to SHINAS with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-30T18:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BRAVE 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

BRAVE is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BRAVE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 314658000
  • IMO: 9242730
  • Call sign: 8PBN9
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Barbados

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BRAVE right now?+
BRAVE is currently in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz. It is sailing from BERBERA to SHINAS with an ETA of 30 Aug 2026, 18:00 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 BRAVE?+
BRAVE broadcasts MMSI 314658000 and is registered as IMO 9242730, with call sign 8PBN9. 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 BRAVE?+
BRAVE is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the BB 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 BB flag list at /flag/bb.
How can I see the live position of BRAVE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BRAVE 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 BRAVE'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 BRAVE?+
BRAVE is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, BRAVE 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. BRAVE has a gross tonnage of 4,401 GT.

BRAVE — Key Facts

MMSI
314658000
IMO number
9242730
Call sign
8PBN9
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
BB
Navigation status
Not under command
Current speed
0.3 knots
Course over ground
18.0°
Heading
83°
Last known position
24.8660°, 56.5644°
Destination
SHINAS
ETA
2026-08-30T18:00:00Z
Departure port
BERBERA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-20T14:21:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
5.6 m
Year built
2002-01-01
Gross tonnage
4401
Dead weight
6711 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:31:00Z