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CAPE HOPECargo · IMO 9292319

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CAPE HOPE is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 27.8232° N, 93.8257° W, making 9.3 knots on a course of 153°. It is sailing from GALVESTON to GALVESTON with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 06:15 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 06:44 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.3 kn
Speed
153.0°
/ 155°
Course / Heading
4.2 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
19:31 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
06:15 UTCSep 10, 2026
CAPE HOPE

CAPE HOPE

Identity

Cargo
Type
United States flagUS
Flag
9292319
IMO Number
338034000
MMSI
WDJ4747
Call Sign

Specifications

63 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
2,134 t
Deadweight
1,598 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BOLLINGER SHIPYARD - LOCKPORT LA, U.S.A.
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About CAPE HOPE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CAPE HOPE — Cargo

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 1,598 GT, and a dead weight of 2,134 tonnes, CAPE HOPE is a cargo registered under the United States of America flag. The vessel is owned by GATX - SAN FRANCISCO CA, United States (USA), built by BOLLINGER SHIPYARD - LOCKPORT LA, U.S.A..

CAPE HOPE route and voyage history

CAPE HOPE is currently on a voyage from GALVESTON to GALVESTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T06:15:00Z. The live route and current course of CAPE HOPE 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CAPE HOPE right now?+
CAPE HOPE is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from GALVESTON to GALVESTON with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 06:15 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 CAPE HOPE?+
CAPE HOPE broadcasts MMSI 338034000 and is registered as IMO 9292319, with call sign WDJ4747. 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 CAPE HOPE?+
CAPE HOPE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the US 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 US flag list at /flag/us.
How can I see the live position of CAPE HOPE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CAPE HOPE 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 CAPE HOPE'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 CAPE HOPE?+
CAPE HOPE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, CAPE HOPE 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. CAPE HOPE has a gross tonnage of 1,598 GT.

CAPE HOPE — Key Facts

MMSI
338034000
IMO number
9292319
Call sign
WDJ4747
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
US
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.3 knots
Course over ground
153.0°
Heading
155°
Last known position
27.8232°, -93.8257°
Destination
GALVESTON
ETA
2026-09-10T06:15:00Z
Departure port
GALVESTON
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T19:31:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.2 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
1598
Dead weight
2134 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T06:44:00Z