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HOPE — Cargo · IMO 8609917

VUAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of HOPE at 36° 35.634' N, 13° 27.080' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

HOPE has not broadcast an AIS position for 120 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Mediterranean Sea, at 36.5939° N, 13.4513° E, on 11 May 2026, 21:36 UTC. It was sailing from KAMSAR to FREETOWN.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
7.8 kn
Speed
127.0°
/ 127°
Course / Heading
3.8 m
Static Draught
3.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Guinea flag
KAMSARGNKMR
ATD
14:39 UTCApr 10, 2026
ETA
10:00 UTCMay 14, 2026
HOPE

HOPE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Vanuatu flagVU
Flag
8609917
IMO Number
577312000
MMSI
YJUK9
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
1988-01-01
Year Built
5,150 t
Deadweight
2,986 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BODEWES SHIPYARD - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of KAMSAR
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Destination Port
Port of FREETOWN
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About HOPE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HOPE — Cargo

Built in 1988, with a gross tonnage of 2,986 GT, and a dead weight of 5,150 tonnes, HOPE is a cargo registered under the Vanuatu flag. The vessel is owned by BEYAZ DENIZ - ISTANBUL, TURKEY, built by BODEWES SHIPYARD - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS.

HOPE route and voyage history

HOPE is currently on a voyage from KAMSAR to FREETOWN with an estimated arrival on 2026-05-14T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of HOPE 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

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

  • MMSI: 577312000
  • IMO: 8609917
  • Call sign: YJUK9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Vanuatu

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HOPE right now?+
HOPE has not broadcast an AIS position for 120 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Mediterranean Sea, on 11 May 2026, 21:36 UTC. It was sailing from KAMSAR to FREETOWN. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for HOPE?+
HOPE broadcasts MMSI 577312000 and is registered as IMO 8609917, with call sign YJUK9 . 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 HOPE?+
HOPE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the VU 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 VU flag list at /flag/vu.
How can I see the live position of HOPE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HOPE 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 HOPE'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 HOPE?+
HOPE is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, HOPE 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. HOPE has a gross tonnage of 2,986 GT.

HOPE — Key Facts

MMSI
577312000
IMO number
8609917
Call sign
YJUK9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
VU
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
7.8 knots
Course over ground
127.0°
Heading
127°
Last known position
36.5939°, 13.4513°
Destination
FREETOWN
ETA
2026-05-14T10:00:00Z
Departure port
KAMSAR
Actual time of departure
2026-04-10T14:39:00Z
Current draught
3.4 m
Maximum static draught
3.8 m
Year built
1988-01-01
Gross tonnage
2986
Dead weight
5150 t
AIS last updated
2026-05-11T21:36:00Z