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BONGANI — Tanker · IMO 8735895

ZANot defined
World map showing the last known position of BONGANI at 22° 56.451' S, 14° 30.235' E
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Current PositionLive

BONGANI is currently positioned in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 22.9408° S, 14.5039° E. It is sailing from WALVIS BAY to RICHARDS BAY with an ETA of 24 Jul 2026, 23:52 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:39 UTC.

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Not defined
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
249.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
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Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
12:53 UTCJul 24, 2026
ETA
23:52 UTCJul 24, 2026
BONGANI

BONGANI

Identity

Tanker
Type
South Africa flagZA
Flag
8735895
IMO Number
601223400
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of WALVIS BAY
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Destination Port
Port of RICHARDS BAY
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for RICHARDS BAY (ZARCB).

About BONGANI

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BONGANI — Tanker

BONGANI is a tanker registered under the South Africa flag.

BONGANI route and voyage history

BONGANI is currently on a voyage from WALVIS BAY to RICHARDS BAY with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-24T23:52:00Z. The live route and current course of BONGANI 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

Vessels in the same class as BONGANI can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BONGANI right now?+
BONGANI is currently in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from WALVIS BAY to RICHARDS BAY with an ETA of 24 Jul 2026, 23:52 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 BONGANI?+
BONGANI broadcasts MMSI 601223400 and is registered as IMO 8735895. 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 BONGANI?+
BONGANI is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the ZA 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 ZA flag list at /flag/za.
How can I see the live position of BONGANI?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BONGANI 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 BONGANI'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 BONGANI?+
As a tanker, BONGANI 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.

BONGANI — Key Facts

MMSI
601223400
IMO number
8735895
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
ZA
Navigation status
Not defined
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
249.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
-22.9408°, 14.5039°
Destination
RICHARDS BAY
ETA
2026-07-24T23:52:00Z
Departure port
WALVIS BAY
Actual time of departure
2026-07-24T12:53:00Z
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:39:00Z