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BBG HONOR — Cargo · IMO 9702716

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BBG HONOR is currently under way in the Tasman Sea, at 33.2039° S, 152.2293° E, making 3.2 knots on a course of 342°. It is sailing from TAKEHARA to NEWCASTLE with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 19:30 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 10:18 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
3.2 kn
Speed
342.0°
/ 281°
Course / Heading
11.6 m
Static Draught
7.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
02:20 UTCOct 22, 2026
ETA
19:30 UTCNov 5, 2026
BBG HONOR

BBG HONOR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9702716
IMO Number
477477300
MMSI
VROP7
Call Sign

Specifications

228 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
81,917 t
Deadweight
43,007 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING - FUKUYAMA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About BBG HONOR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BBG HONOR — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 43,007 GT, and a dead weight of 81,917 tonnes, BBG HONOR is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by MITSUBISHI - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING - FUKUYAMA, JAPAN.

BBG HONOR route and voyage history

BBG HONOR is currently on a voyage from TAKEHARA to NEWCASTLE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-05T19:30:00Z. The live route and current course of BBG HONOR 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

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

  • MMSI: 477477300
  • IMO: 9702716
  • Call sign: VROP7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BBG HONOR right now?

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BBG HONOR is currently under way in the Tasman Sea. It is sailing from TAKEHARA to NEWCASTLE with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 19:30 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 BBG HONOR?

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BBG HONOR broadcasts MMSI 477477300 and is registered as IMO 9702716, with call sign VROP7. 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 BBG HONOR?

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BBG HONOR 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 BBG HONOR?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BBG HONOR 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 BBG HONOR'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 BBG HONOR?

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BBG HONOR is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BBG HONOR 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. BBG HONOR has a gross tonnage of 43,007 GT.

BBG HONOR — Key Facts

MMSI
477477300
IMO number
9702716
Call sign
VROP7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
3.2 knots
Course over ground
342.0°
Heading
281°
Last known position
-33.2039°, 152.2293°
Destination
NEWCASTLE
ETA
2026-11-05T19:30:00Z
Departure port
TAKEHARA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-22T02:20:00Z
Current draught
7.4 m
Maximum static draught
11.6 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
43007
Dead weight
81917 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T10:18:00Z