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BESS — Sailing Vessel · MMSI 512004930

NZClass B
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Current PositionLive

BESS is currently positioned in the Tasman Sea, at 41.2503° S, 174.9042° E. It is sailing from WELLINGTON to WELLINGTON with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 05:19 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 06:53 UTC.

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Class B
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
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Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:40 UTCNov 7, 2026
ETA
05:19 UTCNov 7, 2026
BESS

BESS

Identity

Sailing Vessel
Type
New Zealand flagNZ
Flag
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IMO Number
512004930
MMSI
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Call Sign

Specifications

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Length × Breadth
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Year Built
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Deadweight
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Gross Tonnage
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Engine Power
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Builder
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Class Society
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About BESS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BESS — Sailing Vessel

BESS is a sailing vessel registered under the New Zealand flag.

BESS route and voyage history

BESS is currently on a voyage from WELLINGTON to WELLINGTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T05:19:00Z. The live route and current course of BESS 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 BESS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full sailing vessel fleet at /vessel-type/yacht.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BESS right now?

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BESS is currently in the Tasman Sea. It is sailing from WELLINGTON to WELLINGTON with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 05:19 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 BESS?

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BESS broadcasts MMSI 512004930. 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 BESS?

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BESS is classified as a sailing vessel vessel registered under the NZ flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full sailing vessel fleet at /vessel-type/yacht and full NZ flag list at /flag/nz.

How can I see the live position of BESS?

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

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As a sailing vessel, BESS sits in the same design class as the other sailing vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full sailing vessel directory at /vessel-type/yacht.

BESS — Key Facts

MMSI
512004930
Vessel type
Sailing Vessel
Flag state
NZ
Navigation status
Class B
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
-41.2503°, 174.9042°
Destination
WELLINGTON
ETA
2026-11-07T05:19:00Z
Departure port
WELLINGTON
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T04:40:00Z
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T06:53:55Z