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BALSA 87 — Cargo · IMO 9616022

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BALSA 87 is currently moored in the Caribbean Sea, at 17.9681° N, 76.8082° W. It is sailing from NORFOLK to KINGSTON with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 11:34 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 02:45 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
196.0°
/ 129°
Course / Heading
6.1 m
Static Draught
6.7 m
Current Draught

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NORFOLKUSORF
ATD
15:19 UTCOct 27, 2026
ETA
11:34 UTCNov 3, 2026
BALSA 87

BALSA 87

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9616022
IMO Number
373662000
MMSI
3EWS
Call Sign

Specifications

107 m × 19 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
7,767 t
Deadweight
5,698 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHIN KURUSHIMA HASHIHAMA DOCKYARD - HASHIHAMA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About BALSA 87

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BALSA 87 — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 5,698 GT, and a dead weight of 7,767 tonnes, BALSA 87 is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by HIONG GUAN NAVEGACION - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by SHIN KURUSHIMA HASHIHAMA DOCKYARD - HASHIHAMA, JAPAN.

BALSA 87 route and voyage history

BALSA 87 is currently on a voyage from NORFOLK to KINGSTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-03T11:34:00Z. The live route and current course of BALSA 87 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

BALSA 87 is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BALSA 87 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 373662000
  • IMO: 9616022
  • Call sign: 3EWS
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BALSA 87 right now?

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BALSA 87 is currently moored in the Caribbean Sea. It is sailing from NORFOLK to KINGSTON with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 11:34 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 87?

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BALSA 87 broadcasts MMSI 373662000 and is registered as IMO 9616022, with call sign 3EWS. 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 87?

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BALSA 87 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 87?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BALSA 87 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 87'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 BALSA 87?

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BALSA 87 is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BALSA 87 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 87 has a gross tonnage of 5,698 GT.

BALSA 87 — Key Facts

MMSI
373662000
IMO number
9616022
Call sign
3EWS
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
196.0°
Heading
129°
Last known position
17.9681°, -76.8082°
Destination
KINGSTON
ETA
2026-11-03T11:34:00Z
Departure port
NORFOLK
Actual time of departure
2026-10-27T15:19:00Z
Current draught
6.7 m
Maximum static draught
6.1 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
5698
Dead weight
7767 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T02:45:00Z