Question 1

Where is BOWDITCH right now?

Accepted Answer

BOWDITCH was last reported in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for BOWDITCH?

Accepted Answer

BOWDITCH broadcasts MMSI 367955000 and is registered as IMO 9075216. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is BOWDITCH?

Accepted Answer

BOWDITCH is classified as a military ops vessel registered under the US flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full military ops fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full US flag list at /flag/us.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of BOWDITCH?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BOWDITCH 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.

Question 5

How often is BOWDITCH's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is BOWDITCH?

Accepted Answer

As a military ops, BOWDITCH sits in the same design class as the other military opss listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full military ops directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

BOWDITCH — Military Ops · IMO 9075216

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