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BLACK PEARL — Cargo · IMO 9579743

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BLACK PEARL is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 20.9645° N, 108.2867° E, making 11.0 knots on a course of 190°. It is sailing from FANGCHENG to FANGCHENG ANCH with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 17:57 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 21:03 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.0 kn
Speed
190.0°
/ 186°
Course / Heading
8.1 m
Static Draught
7.3 m
Current Draught

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ATD
17:57 UTCNov 7, 2026
ETA
17:57 UTCNov 7, 2026
BLACK PEARL

BLACK PEARL

Identity

Cargo
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9579743
IMO Number
538004184
MMSI
V7VQ2
Call Sign

Specifications

229 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
79,600 t
Deadweight
43,445 t
Gross Tonnage
11,060 kW
Engine Power
WUJIAZUI SHIPBUILDING - NANJING, CHINA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About BLACK PEARL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BLACK PEARL — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 43,445 GT, and a dead weight of 79,600 tonnes, BLACK PEARL is a cargo registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by PEITHON MANAGEMENT - GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, built by WUJIAZUI SHIPBUILDING - NANJING, CHINA.

BLACK PEARL route and voyage history

BLACK PEARL is currently on a voyage from FANGCHENG to FANGCHENG ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T17:57:00Z. The live route and current course of BLACK PEARL 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

BLACK PEARL is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BLACK PEARL can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BLACK PEARL right now?

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BLACK PEARL is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from FANGCHENG to FANGCHENG ANCH with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 17:57 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 BLACK PEARL?

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BLACK PEARL broadcasts MMSI 538004184 and is registered as IMO 9579743, with call sign V7VQ2. 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 BLACK PEARL?

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BLACK PEARL is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the MH 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 MH flag list at /flag/mh.

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BLACK PEARL 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 BLACK PEARL'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 BLACK PEARL?

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BLACK PEARL is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BLACK PEARL 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. BLACK PEARL has a gross tonnage of 43,445 GT.

BLACK PEARL — Key Facts

MMSI
538004184
IMO number
9579743
Call sign
V7VQ2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.0 knots
Course over ground
190.0°
Heading
186°
Last known position
20.9645°, 108.2867°
Destination
FANGCHENG ANCH
ETA
2026-11-07T17:57:00Z
Departure port
FANGCHENG
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T17:57:00Z
Current draught
7.3 m
Maximum static draught
8.1 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
43445
Dead weight
79600 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T21:03:00Z