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BLUE BALESTIER — Cargo · IMO 9338539

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World map showing the last known position of BLUE BALESTIER at 24° 34.089' S, 161° 20.592' E
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BLUE BALESTIER was last reported under way in the Coral Sea, at 24.5681° S, 161.3432° E, on 6 Sep 2026, 15:09 UTC. It was sailing from GISBORNE ANCH to NAPIER with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 00:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.6 kn
Speed
134.0°
/ 132°
Course / Heading
5.8 m
Static Draught
5.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
22:43 UTCAug 22, 2026
New Zealand flag
NAPIERNZNPE
ETA
00:00 UTCSep 12, 2026
BLUE BALESTIER

BLUE BALESTIER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9338539
IMO Number
538009386
MMSI
V7A4668
Call Sign

Specifications

176 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
32,119 t
Deadweight
19,822 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HAKODATE DOCK TOKYO - TOKYO, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of GISBORNE ANCH
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Destination Port
Port of NAPIER
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About BLUE BALESTIER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BLUE BALESTIER — Cargo

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 19,822 GT, and a dead weight of 32,119 tonnes, BLUE BALESTIER is a cargo registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by SHIKISHIMA KISEN - IMABARI, JAPAN, built by HAKODATE DOCK TOKYO - TOKYO, JAPAN.

BLUE BALESTIER route and voyage history

BLUE BALESTIER is currently on a voyage from GISBORNE ANCH to NAPIER with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-12T00:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BLUE BALESTIER 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

BLUE BALESTIER is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BLUE BALESTIER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BLUE BALESTIER right now?+
BLUE BALESTIER was last reported under way in the Coral Sea, on 6 Sep 2026, 15:09 UTC. It was sailing from GISBORNE ANCH to NAPIER with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 00:00 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 BLUE BALESTIER?+
BLUE BALESTIER broadcasts MMSI 538009386 and is registered as IMO 9338539, with call sign V7A4668. 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 BALESTIER?+
BLUE BALESTIER 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 BLUE BALESTIER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BLUE BALESTIER 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 BALESTIER'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 BALESTIER?+
BLUE BALESTIER is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BLUE BALESTIER 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 BALESTIER has a gross tonnage of 19,822 GT.

BLUE BALESTIER — Key Facts

MMSI
538009386
IMO number
9338539
Call sign
V7A4668
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.6 knots
Course over ground
134.0°
Heading
132°
Last known position
-24.5681°, 161.3432°
Destination
NAPIER
ETA
2026-09-12T00:00:00Z
Departure port
GISBORNE ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-08-22T22:43:00Z
Current draught
5.9 m
Maximum static draught
5.8 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
19822
Dead weight
32119 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-06T15:09:00Z