St. Kitts & Nevis flag

BALKISCargo · IMO 9113197

KNUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of BALKIS at 35° 11.204' N, 35° 56.465' E
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BALKIS was last reported under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 35.1867° N, 35.9411° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:02 UTC. It was sailing from BANIYAS to BANIYAS with an ETA of 16 Feb 2026, 19:06 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
5.7 m
Static Draught
6.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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BANIYASSYBAN
ATD
06:36 UTCDec 24, 2025
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BANIYASSYBAN
ETA
19:06 UTCFeb 16, 2026
BALKIS

BALKIS

Identity

Cargo
Type
St. Kitts & Nevis flagKN
Flag
9113197
IMO Number
341191000
MMSI
V4MA4
Call Sign

Specifications

144 m × 21 m
Length × Breadth
1995-01-01
Year Built
5,909 t
Deadweight
4,015 t
Gross Tonnage
4,900 kW
Engine Power
MADENCI SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of BANIYAS
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About BALKIS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BALKIS — Cargo

Built in 1995, with a gross tonnage of 4,015 GT, and a dead weight of 5,909 tonnes, BALKIS is a cargo registered under the Saint Kitts and Nevis flag. The vessel is owned by ISTOS MARITIME - ATHENS, GREECE, built by MADENCI SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY.

BALKIS route and voyage history

BALKIS is currently on a voyage from BANIYAS to BANIYAS with an estimated arrival on 2026-02-16T19:06:00Z. The live route and current course of BALKIS 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BALKIS right now?+
BALKIS was last reported under way in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:02 UTC. It was sailing from BANIYAS to BANIYAS with an ETA of 16 Feb 2026, 19:06 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 BALKIS?+
BALKIS broadcasts MMSI 341191000 and is registered as IMO 9113197, with call sign V4MA4 . 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 BALKIS?+
BALKIS is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the KN 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 KN flag list at /flag/kn.
How can I see the live position of BALKIS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BALKIS 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 BALKIS'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 BALKIS?+
BALKIS is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BALKIS 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. BALKIS has a gross tonnage of 4,015 GT.

BALKIS — Key Facts

MMSI
341191000
IMO number
9113197
Call sign
V4MA4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
KN
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
35.1867°, 35.9411°
Destination
BANIYAS
ETA
2026-02-16T19:06:00Z
Departure port
BANIYAS
Actual time of departure
2025-12-24T06:36:00Z
Current draught
6.6 m
Maximum static draught
5.7 m
Year built
1995-01-01
Gross tonnage
4015
Dead weight
5909 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T06:02:00Z