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TAMPA BAY — Cargo · IMO 9325104

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TAMPA BAY is currently moored in the South China Sea, at 1.2637° N, 103.8258° E. It is sailing from GERALDTON to SINGAPORE with an ETA of 31 Oct 2026, 22:36 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 20:00 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
4.0°
/ 61°
Course / Heading
5.4 m
Static Draught
8.4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
09:03 UTCOct 24, 2026
ETA
22:36 UTCOct 31, 2026
TAMPA BAY

TAMPA BAY

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9325104
IMO Number
477250400
MMSI
VRLQ9
Call Sign

Specifications

170 m × 27 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
29,671 t
Deadweight
17,979 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHIKOKU DOCKYARD - TAKAMATSU, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About TAMPA BAY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TAMPA BAY — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 17,979 GT, and a dead weight of 29,671 tonnes, TAMPA BAY is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by PACIFIC BASIN SHIPPING - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by SHIKOKU DOCKYARD - TAKAMATSU, JAPAN.

TAMPA BAY route and voyage history

TAMPA BAY is currently on a voyage from GERALDTON to SINGAPORE with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-31T22:36:00Z. The live route and current course of TAMPA BAY 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

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

  • MMSI: 477250400
  • IMO: 9325104
  • Call sign: VRLQ9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TAMPA BAY right now?

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TAMPA BAY is currently moored in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. It is sailing from GERALDTON to SINGAPORE with an ETA of 31 Oct 2026, 22:36 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 TAMPA BAY?

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TAMPA BAY broadcasts MMSI 477250400 and is registered as IMO 9325104, with call sign VRLQ9. 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 TAMPA BAY?

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TAMPA BAY is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the HK 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 HK flag list at /flag/hk.

How can I see the live position of TAMPA BAY?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TAMPA BAY 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 TAMPA BAY'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 TAMPA BAY?

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TAMPA BAY is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, TAMPA BAY 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. TAMPA BAY has a gross tonnage of 17,979 GT.

TAMPA BAY — Key Facts

MMSI
477250400
IMO number
9325104
Call sign
VRLQ9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
4.0°
Heading
61°
Last known position
1.2637°, 103.8258°
Destination
SINGAPORE
ETA
2026-10-31T22:36:00Z
Departure port
GERALDTON
Actual time of departure
2026-10-24T09:03:00Z
Current draught
8.4 m
Maximum static draught
5.4 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
17979
Dead weight
29671 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T20:00:00Z