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BITU EXPRESS — Tanker · IMO 9265689

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BITU EXPRESS is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 27.2454° N, 14.6143° W, making 14.2 knots on a course of 50°. It is sailing from DAKAR to GIBRALTAR with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 09:27 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.2 kn
Speed
50.0°
/ 51°
Course / Heading
12.8 m
Static Draught
9 m
Current Draught

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DAKARSNDKR
ATD
10:35 UTCOct 30, 2026
ETA
15:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
BITU EXPRESS

BITU EXPRESS

Identity

Tanker
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9265689
IMO Number
357934000
MMSI
HOZW
Call Sign

Specifications

170 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
45,974 t
Deadweight
28,323 t
Gross Tonnage
8,000 kW
Engine Power
SHIN KURUSHIMA HASHIHAMA DOCKYARD - HASHIHAMA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About BITU EXPRESS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BITU EXPRESS — Tanker

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 28,323 GT, and a dead weight of 45,974 tonnes, BITU EXPRESS is a tanker registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by MARITEC - ANTWERP, BELGIUM, built by SHIN KURUSHIMA HASHIHAMA DOCKYARD - HASHIHAMA, JAPAN.

BITU EXPRESS route and voyage history

BITU EXPRESS is currently on a voyage from DAKAR to GIBRALTAR with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T15:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BITU EXPRESS 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

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

  • MMSI: 357934000
  • IMO: 9265689
  • Call sign: HOZW
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BITU EXPRESS right now?

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BITU EXPRESS is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from DAKAR to GIBRALTAR with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 15:00 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 BITU EXPRESS?

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BITU EXPRESS broadcasts MMSI 357934000 and is registered as IMO 9265689, with call sign HOZW. 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 BITU EXPRESS?

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BITU EXPRESS is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the PA 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 PA flag list at /flag/pa.

How can I see the live position of BITU EXPRESS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BITU EXPRESS 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 BITU EXPRESS's position updated?

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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 BITU EXPRESS?

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BITU EXPRESS is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, BITU EXPRESS 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. BITU EXPRESS has a gross tonnage of 28,323 GT.

BITU EXPRESS — Key Facts

MMSI
357934000
IMO number
9265689
Call sign
HOZW
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.2 knots
Course over ground
50.0°
Heading
51°
Last known position
27.2454°, -14.6143°
Destination
GIBRALTAR
ETA
2026-11-09T15:00:00Z
Departure port
DAKAR
Actual time of departure
2026-10-30T10:35:00Z
Current draught
9 m
Maximum static draught
12.8 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
28323
Dead weight
45974 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T09:27:34Z