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AK KARAM — Cargo · IMO 9276731

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AK KARAM is currently moored in the Mediterranean Sea, at 36.7593° N, 3.0742° E. It is sailing from CONSTANTA to ALGER with an ETA of 2 Sep 2026, 16:14 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:13 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.6 kn
Speed
180.4°
/ 183°
Course / Heading
9.8 m
Static Draught
9.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
22:17 UTCAug 26, 2026
Algeria flag
ALGERDZALG
ETA
16:14 UTCSep 2, 2026
AK KARAM

AK KARAM

Identity

Cargo
Type
Barbados flagBB
Flag
9276731
IMO Number
314800000
MMSI
8PTO2
Call Sign

Specifications

170 m × 27 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
29,738 t
Deadweight
17,979 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHIKOKU DOCKYARD - TAKAMATSU, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of CONSTANTA
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About AK KARAM

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AK KARAM — Cargo

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 17,979 GT, and a dead weight of 29,738 tonnes, AK KARAM is a cargo registered under the Barbados flag. The vessel is owned by PACIFIC BASIN SHIPPING - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by SHIKOKU DOCKYARD - TAKAMATSU, JAPAN.

AK KARAM route and voyage history

AK KARAM is currently on a voyage from CONSTANTA to ALGER with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-02T16:14:00Z. The live route and current course of AK KARAM 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

AK KARAM is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as AK KARAM can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 314800000
  • IMO: 9276731
  • Call sign: 8PTO2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Barbados

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AK KARAM right now?+
AK KARAM is currently moored in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from CONSTANTA to ALGER with an ETA of 2 Sep 2026, 16:14 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 AK KARAM?+
AK KARAM broadcasts MMSI 314800000 and is registered as IMO 9276731, with call sign 8PTO2. 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 AK KARAM?+
AK KARAM is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the BB 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 BB flag list at /flag/bb.
How can I see the live position of AK KARAM?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AK KARAM 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 AK KARAM'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 AK KARAM?+
AK KARAM is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, AK KARAM 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. AK KARAM has a gross tonnage of 17,979 GT.

AK KARAM — Key Facts

MMSI
314800000
IMO number
9276731
Call sign
8PTO2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BB
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.6 knots
Course over ground
180.4°
Heading
183°
Last known position
36.7593°, 3.0742°
Destination
ALGER
ETA
2026-09-02T16:14:00Z
Departure port
CONSTANTA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-26T22:17:00Z
Current draught
9.7 m
Maximum static draught
9.8 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
17979
Dead weight
29738 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:13:57Z