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BUALA — Tanker · IMO 9433585

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World map showing the last known position of BUALA at 22° 50.167' N, 65° 34.896' E
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BUALA is currently under way in the Arabian Sea, at 22.8361° N, 65.5816° E, making 1.8 knots on a course of 35°. It is sailing from ANTWERP to SOHAR with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 21:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:55 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
1.8 kn
Speed
35.0°
/ 334°
Course / Heading
8 m
Static Draught
8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Belgium flag
ANTWERPBEANR
ATD
17:47 UTCAug 11, 2026
Oman flag
SOHAROMSOH
ETA
21:00 UTCSep 5, 2026
BUALA

BUALA

Identity

Tanker
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9433585
IMO Number
538003608
MMSI
V7RZ7
Call Sign

Specifications

249 m × 44 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
115,592 t
Deadweight
61,314 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of ANTWERP
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Destination Port
Port of SOHAR
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About BUALA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BUALA — Tanker

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 61,314 GT, and a dead weight of 115,592 tonnes, BUALA is a tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by INTERNATIONAL ANDROMEDA SHIPPING - MONACO, built by SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA.

BUALA route and voyage history

BUALA is currently on a voyage from ANTWERP to SOHAR with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T21:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BUALA 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BUALA right now?+
BUALA is currently under way in the Arabian Sea. It is sailing from ANTWERP to SOHAR with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 21:00 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 BUALA?+
BUALA broadcasts MMSI 538003608 and is registered as IMO 9433585, with call sign V7RZ7. 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 BUALA?+
BUALA is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the MH flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full MH flag list at /flag/mh.
How can I see the live position of BUALA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BUALA 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 BUALA'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 BUALA?+
BUALA is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, BUALA sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. BUALA has a gross tonnage of 61,314 GT.

BUALA — Key Facts

MMSI
538003608
IMO number
9433585
Call sign
V7RZ7
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
1.8 knots
Course over ground
35.0°
Heading
334°
Last known position
22.8361°, 65.5816°
Destination
SOHAR
ETA
2026-09-05T21:00:00Z
Departure port
ANTWERP
Actual time of departure
2026-08-11T17:47:00Z
Current draught
8 m
Maximum static draught
8 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
61314
Dead weight
115592 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:55:00Z