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BLUE THISTLE — Cargo · IMO 8605765

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World map showing the last known position of BLUE THISTLE at 51° 13.495' N, 2° 56.332' E
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Current PositionLive

BLUE THISTLE is currently positioned in the North Sea, at 51.2249° N, 2.9389° E. It is sailing from OOSTENDE to OOSTENDE with an ETA of 26 Aug 2026, 15:05 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:32 UTC.

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Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
152.6°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
1.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
05:41 UTCAug 26, 2026
ETA
15:05 UTCAug 26, 2026
BLUE THISTLE

BLUE THISTLE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Cook Islands flagCK
Flag
8605765
IMO Number
518100214
MMSI
E5U3155
Call Sign

Specifications

26 m × 6 m
Length × Breadth
1987-01-01
Year Built
50 t
Deadweight
129 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
AA MARINE BRODRENE - HYEN, NORWAY
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of OOSTENDE
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About BLUE THISTLE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BLUE THISTLE — Cargo

Built in 1987, with a gross tonnage of 129 GT, and a dead weight of 50 tonnes, BLUE THISTLE is a cargo registered under the Cook Islands flag. The vessel is built by AA MARINE BRODRENE - HYEN, NORWAY.

BLUE THISTLE route and voyage history

BLUE THISTLE is currently on a voyage from OOSTENDE to OOSTENDE with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-26T15:05:00Z. The live route and current course of BLUE THISTLE 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 BLUE THISTLE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 518100214
  • IMO: 8605765
  • Call sign: E5U3155
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Cook Islands

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BLUE THISTLE right now?+
BLUE THISTLE is currently in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from OOSTENDE to OOSTENDE with an ETA of 26 Aug 2026, 15:05 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 BLUE THISTLE?+
BLUE THISTLE broadcasts MMSI 518100214 and is registered as IMO 8605765, with call sign E5U3155. 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 BLUE THISTLE?+
BLUE THISTLE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the CK 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 CK flag list at /flag/ck.
How can I see the live position of BLUE THISTLE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BLUE THISTLE 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 BLUE THISTLE's position updated?+
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 BLUE THISTLE?+
As a cargo, BLUE THISTLE 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. BLUE THISTLE has a gross tonnage of 129 GT.

BLUE THISTLE — Key Facts

MMSI
518100214
IMO number
8605765
Call sign
E5U3155
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
CK
Navigation status
Undefined
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
152.6°
Heading
511°
Last known position
51.2249°, 2.9389°
Destination
OOSTENDE
ETA
2026-08-26T15:05:00Z
Departure port
OOSTENDE
Actual time of departure
2026-08-26T05:41:00Z
Current draught
1.6 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
Year built
1987-01-01
Gross tonnage
129
Dead weight
50 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:32:24Z