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BABEL — Cargo · IMO 9523380

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World map showing the last known position of BABEL at 29° 24.500' N, 34° 58.700' E
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BABEL is currently moored in the Red Sea, at 29.4083° N, 34.9783° E. It is sailing from NUWEIBA to PORT SAID with an ETA of 18 Sep 2026, 20:50 UTC. AIS position received 24 Sep 2026, 04:17 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
97.0°
/ 214°
Course / Heading
2 m
Static Draught
1.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Egypt flag
NUWEIBAEGNUW
ATD
15:20 UTCSep 18, 2026
ETA
20:50 UTCSep 18, 2026
BABEL

BABEL

Identity

Cargo
Type
Jordan flagJO
Flag
9523380
IMO Number
438037500
MMSI
SSD
Call Sign

Specifications

23 m × 8 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
26 t
Deadweight
187 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SABRE CATAMARANS INTERNATIONAL SHIPBUILDING - FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NUWEIBA
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Destination Port
Port of PORT SAID
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About BABEL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BABEL — Cargo

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 187 GT, and a dead weight of 26 tonnes, BABEL is a cargo registered under the Jordan flag. The vessel is owned by ARAB BRIDGE MARITIME CO, built by SABRE CATAMARANS INTERNATIONAL SHIPBUILDING - FREMANTLE, AUSTRALIA.

BABEL route and voyage history

BABEL is currently on a voyage from NUWEIBA to PORT SAID with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-18T20:50:00Z. The live route and current course of BABEL 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

BABEL is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BABEL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 438037500
  • IMO: 9523380
  • Call sign: SSD
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Jordan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BABEL right now?

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BABEL is currently moored in the Red Sea, within the Suez Canal approach. It is sailing from NUWEIBA to PORT SAID with an ETA of 18 Sep 2026, 20:50 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 BABEL?

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BABEL broadcasts MMSI 438037500 and is registered as IMO 9523380, with call sign SSD. 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 BABEL?

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BABEL is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the JO 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 JO flag list at /flag/jo.

How can I see the live position of BABEL?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BABEL 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 BABEL'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 BABEL?

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BABEL is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BABEL 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. BABEL has a gross tonnage of 187 GT.

BABEL — Key Facts

MMSI
438037500
IMO number
9523380
Call sign
SSD
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JO
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
97.0°
Heading
214°
Last known position
29.4083°, 34.9783°
Destination
PORT SAID
ETA
2026-09-18T20:50:00Z
Departure port
NUWEIBA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-18T15:20:00Z
Current draught
1.4 m
Maximum static draught
2 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
187
Dead weight
26 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-24T04:17:00Z