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GAL — Cargo · IMO 8502145

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GAL is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 37.2828° N, 26.8954° E, making 3.7 knots on a course of 0°. It is sailing from RHODES to LIMNOS with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 04:34 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
3.7 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 6°
Course / Heading
3.5 m
Static Draught
2.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Greece flag
RHODESGRRHO
ATD
05:14 UTCNov 7, 2026
Greece flag
LIMNOSGRMYR
ETA
17:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
GAL

GAL

Identity

Cargo
Type
Guinea-Bissau flagGW
Flag
8502145
IMO Number
630001035
MMSI
J5AE4
Call Sign

Specifications

64 m × 10 m
Length × Breadth
1986-01-01
Year Built
1,281 t
Deadweight
851 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
FERUS SMIT SCHEEPSWERF - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About GAL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GAL — Cargo

Built in 1986, with a gross tonnage of 851 GT, and a dead weight of 1,281 tonnes, GAL is a cargo registered under the Guinea-Bissau flag. The vessel is owned by FAVERSHAM SHIPS - COWES (ISLE OF WIGHT), United Kingdom (UK), built by FERUS SMIT SCHEEPSWERF - HOOGEZAND, NETHERLANDS.

GAL route and voyage history

GAL is currently on a voyage from RHODES to LIMNOS with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T17:00:00Z. The live route and current course of GAL 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GAL right now?

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GAL is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from RHODES to LIMNOS with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 17:00 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 GAL?

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GAL broadcasts MMSI 630001035 and is registered as IMO 8502145, with call sign J5AE4. 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 GAL?

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GAL is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the GW 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 GW flag list at /flag/gw.

How can I see the live position of GAL?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GAL 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 GAL'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 GAL?

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GAL is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, GAL 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. GAL has a gross tonnage of 851 GT.

GAL — Key Facts

MMSI
630001035
IMO number
8502145
Call sign
J5AE4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
GW
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
3.7 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
6°
Last known position
37.2828°, 26.8954°
Destination
LIMNOS
ETA
2026-11-09T17:00:00Z
Departure port
RHODES
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T05:14:00Z
Current draught
2.7 m
Maximum static draught
3.5 m
Year built
1986-01-01
Gross tonnage
851
Dead weight
1281 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T04:34:00Z