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SEA BIRD — Cargo · IMO 9583172

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SEA BIRD is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 35.4137° N, 140.9182° E, making 12.9 knots on a course of 38°. It is sailing from YOKOHAMA to VANCOUVER with an ETA of 22 Nov 2026, 01:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 15:04 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.9 kn
Speed
38.1°
/ 34°
Course / Heading
12.8 m
Static Draught
9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
03:27 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
01:00 UTCNov 22, 2026
SEA BIRD

SEA BIRD

Identity

Cargo
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9583172
IMO Number
538009189
MMSI
V7A4430
Call Sign

Specifications

229 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
82,177 t
Deadweight
43,022 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TSUNEISHI ZHOUSHAN SHIPBUILDING - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About SEA BIRD

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SEA BIRD — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 43,022 GT, and a dead weight of 82,177 tonnes, SEA BIRD is a cargo registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by TAIHEIYO KISEN - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by TSUNEISHI ZHOUSHAN SHIPBUILDING - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA.

SEA BIRD route and voyage history

SEA BIRD is currently on a voyage from YOKOHAMA to VANCOUVER with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-22T01:00:00Z. The live route and current course of SEA BIRD 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SEA BIRD right now?

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SEA BIRD is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from YOKOHAMA to VANCOUVER with an ETA of 22 Nov 2026, 01:00 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 SEA BIRD?

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SEA BIRD broadcasts MMSI 538009189 and is registered as IMO 9583172, with call sign V7A4430. 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 SEA BIRD?

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SEA BIRD 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.

How can I see the live position of SEA BIRD?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SEA BIRD 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 SEA BIRD'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 SEA BIRD?

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SEA BIRD is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, SEA BIRD 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. SEA BIRD has a gross tonnage of 43,022 GT.

SEA BIRD — Key Facts

MMSI
538009189
IMO number
9583172
Call sign
V7A4430
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.9 knots
Course over ground
38.1°
Heading
34°
Last known position
35.4137°, 140.9182°
Destination
VANCOUVER
ETA
2026-11-22T01:00:00Z
Departure port
YOKOHAMA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T03:27:00Z
Current draught
9 m
Maximum static draught
12.8 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
43022
Dead weight
82177 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T15:04:42Z