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APRIL 9 — Cargo · IMO 8319392

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APRIL 9 has not broadcast an AIS position for 67 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Black Sea, at 41.4420° N, 36.9500° E, on 31 Aug 2026, 22:08 UTC. It was sailing from ALEXANDRIA to SAMSUN.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
4.1 kn
Speed
103.0°
/ 58°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
6.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
13:17 UTCAug 13, 2026
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SAMSUNTRSSX
ETA
12:00 UTCAug 25, 2026
APRIL 9

APRIL 9

Identity

Cargo
Type
Comoros flagKM
Flag
8319392
IMO Number
620999017
MMSI
D6A3023
Call Sign

Specifications

178 m × 23 m
Length × Breadth
1984-01-01
Year Built
28,215 t
Deadweight
16,861 t
Gross Tonnage
6,455 kW
Engine Power
NAIKAI SHIPBUILDING SETODA FACTORY - ONOMICHI, JAPAN
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About APRIL 9

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

APRIL 9 — Cargo

Built in 1984, with a gross tonnage of 16,861 GT, and a dead weight of 28,215 tonnes, APRIL 9 is a cargo registered under the Comoros flag. The vessel is owned by GMZ SHIPMANAGEMENT - BEIRUT, LEBANON, built by NAIKAI SHIPBUILDING SETODA FACTORY - ONOMICHI, JAPAN.

APRIL 9 route and voyage history

APRIL 9 is currently on a voyage from ALEXANDRIA to SAMSUN with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-25T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of APRIL 9 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

APRIL 9 is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as APRIL 9 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 620999017
  • IMO: 8319392
  • Call sign: D6A3023
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Comoros

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is APRIL 9 right now?

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APRIL 9 has not broadcast an AIS position for 67 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Black Sea, on 31 Aug 2026, 22:08 UTC. It was sailing from ALEXANDRIA to SAMSUN. 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 APRIL 9?

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APRIL 9 broadcasts MMSI 620999017 and is registered as IMO 8319392, with call sign D6A3023. 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 APRIL 9?

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APRIL 9 is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the KM 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 KM flag list at /flag/km.

How can I see the live position of APRIL 9?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from APRIL 9 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 APRIL 9'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 APRIL 9?

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APRIL 9 is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, APRIL 9 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. APRIL 9 has a gross tonnage of 16,861 GT.

APRIL 9 — Key Facts

MMSI
620999017
IMO number
8319392
Call sign
D6A3023
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
KM
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
4.1 knots
Course over ground
103.0°
Heading
58°
Last known position
41.4420°, 36.9500°
Destination
SAMSUN
ETA
2026-08-25T12:00:00Z
Departure port
ALEXANDRIA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-13T13:17:00Z
Current draught
6.2 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
1984-01-01
Gross tonnage
16861
Dead weight
28215 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-31T22:08:00Z