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GAC CANOPUS — Passenger · IMO 8942943

PAUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of GAC CANOPUS at 24° 18.306' N, 54° 29.126' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

GAC CANOPUS has not broadcast an AIS position for 32 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Persian Gulf, at 24.3051° N, 54.4854° E, on 7 Aug 2026, 13:49 UTC. It was sailing from MUSAFFAH to MUSAFFAH.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.8 kn
Speed
222.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
1.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
03:47 UTCMar 10, 2026
ETA
13:16 UTCJun 17, 2026
GAC CANOPUS

GAC CANOPUS

Identity

Passenger
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
8942943
IMO Number
356803000
MMSI
HO3676
Call Sign

Specifications

8 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1991-01-01
Year Built
95 t
Deadweight
216 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BREAUX'S BAY CRAFT - LOREAUVILLE LA, U.S.A.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About GAC CANOPUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GAC CANOPUS — Passenger

Built in 1991, with a gross tonnage of 216 GT, and a dead weight of 95 tonnes, GAC CANOPUS is a passenger registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is built by BREAUX'S BAY CRAFT - LOREAUVILLE LA, U.S.A..

GAC CANOPUS route and voyage history

GAC CANOPUS is currently on a voyage from MUSAFFAH to MUSAFFAH with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-17T13:16:00Z. The live route and current course of GAC CANOPUS 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

Vessels in the same class as GAC CANOPUS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 356803000
  • IMO: 8942943
  • Call sign: HO3676
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GAC CANOPUS right now?+
GAC CANOPUS has not broadcast an AIS position for 32 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Persian Gulf, on 7 Aug 2026, 13:49 UTC. It was sailing from MUSAFFAH to MUSAFFAH. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for GAC CANOPUS?+
GAC CANOPUS broadcasts MMSI 356803000 and is registered as IMO 8942943, with call sign HO3676 . 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 GAC CANOPUS?+
GAC CANOPUS is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the PA flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full PA flag list at /flag/pa.
How can I see the live position of GAC CANOPUS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GAC CANOPUS 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 GAC CANOPUS'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 GAC CANOPUS?+
As a passenger, GAC CANOPUS sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. GAC CANOPUS has a gross tonnage of 216 GT.

GAC CANOPUS — Key Facts

MMSI
356803000
IMO number
8942943
Call sign
HO3676
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.8 knots
Course over ground
222.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
24.3051°, 54.4854°
Destination
MUSAFFAH
ETA
2026-06-17T13:16:00Z
Departure port
MUSAFFAH
Actual time of departure
2026-03-10T03:47:00Z
Current draught
1.7 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
Year built
1991-01-01
Gross tonnage
216
Dead weight
95 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-07T13:49:00Z