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BALSA 88 — Cargo · IMO 9616034

PAAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of BALSA 88 at 17° 57.524' N, 76° 48.171' W
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BALSA 88 is currently at anchor in the Caribbean Sea, at 17.9587° N, 76.8029° W. It is sailing from NORFOLK to KINGSTON ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 05:11 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:11 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
341.0°
/ 134°
Course / Heading
4.3 m
Static Draught
7.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

United States flag
NORFOLKUSORF
ATD
09:37 UTCSep 3, 2026
ETA
05:11 UTCSep 8, 2026
BALSA 88

BALSA 88

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9616034
IMO Number
373279000
MMSI
3FBP3
Call Sign

Specifications

106 m × 20 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NORFOLK
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Destination Port
Port of KINGSTON ANCH
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About BALSA 88

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BALSA 88 — Cargo

BALSA 88 is a cargo registered under the Panama flag.

BALSA 88 route and voyage history

BALSA 88 is currently on a voyage from NORFOLK to KINGSTON ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T05:11:00Z. The live route and current course of BALSA 88 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 BALSA 88 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 373279000
  • IMO: 9616034
  • Call sign: 3FBP3
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BALSA 88 right now?+
BALSA 88 is currently at anchor in the Caribbean Sea. It is sailing from NORFOLK to KINGSTON ANCH with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 05:11 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 BALSA 88?+
BALSA 88 broadcasts MMSI 373279000 and is registered as IMO 9616034, with call sign 3FBP3. 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 BALSA 88?+
BALSA 88 is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the PA 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 PA flag list at /flag/pa.
How can I see the live position of BALSA 88?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BALSA 88 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 BALSA 88'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 BALSA 88?+
As a cargo, BALSA 88 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.

BALSA 88 — Key Facts

MMSI
373279000
IMO number
9616034
Call sign
3FBP3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
341.0°
Heading
134°
Last known position
17.9587°, -76.8029°
Destination
KINGSTON ANCH
ETA
2026-09-08T05:11:00Z
Departure port
NORFOLK
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T09:37:00Z
Current draught
7.1 m
Maximum static draught
4.3 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:11:00Z