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BLUE RIDGE — Cargo · IMO 9518177

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BLUE RIDGE is currently at anchor in the Indian Ocean, at 28.6797° S, 114.5269° E. It is sailing from GAOGANG to GERALDTON ANCH with an ETA of 28 Oct 2026, 10:11 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 16:27 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.4 kn
Speed
104.9°
/ 200°
Course / Heading
14.6 m
Static Draught
9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
02:38 UTCOct 13, 2026
ETA
10:11 UTCOct 28, 2026
BLUE RIDGE

BLUE RIDGE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9518177
IMO Number
636018730
MMSI
D5RD2
Call Sign

Specifications

229 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
82,099 t
Deadweight
43,013 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING - FUKUYAMA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About BLUE RIDGE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BLUE RIDGE — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 43,013 GT, and a dead weight of 82,099 tonnes, BLUE RIDGE is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by MIZUHO SANGYO - IMABARI, JAPAN, built by TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING - FUKUYAMA, JAPAN.

BLUE RIDGE route and voyage history

BLUE RIDGE is currently on a voyage from GAOGANG to GERALDTON ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-28T10:11:00Z. The live route and current course of BLUE RIDGE 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 RIDGE is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BLUE RIDGE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636018730
  • IMO: 9518177
  • Call sign: D5RD2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BLUE RIDGE right now?

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BLUE RIDGE is currently at anchor in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from GAOGANG to GERALDTON ANCH with an ETA of 28 Oct 2026, 10:11 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 RIDGE?

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BLUE RIDGE broadcasts MMSI 636018730 and is registered as IMO 9518177, with call sign D5RD2. 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 RIDGE?

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BLUE RIDGE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the LR 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 LR flag list at /flag/lr.

How can I see the live position of BLUE RIDGE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BLUE RIDGE 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 RIDGE'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 BLUE RIDGE?

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BLUE RIDGE 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 RIDGE 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 RIDGE has a gross tonnage of 43,013 GT.

BLUE RIDGE — Key Facts

MMSI
636018730
IMO number
9518177
Call sign
D5RD2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.4 knots
Course over ground
104.9°
Heading
200°
Last known position
-28.6797°, 114.5269°
Destination
GERALDTON ANCH
ETA
2026-10-28T10:11:00Z
Departure port
GAOGANG
Actual time of departure
2026-10-13T02:38:00Z
Current draught
9 m
Maximum static draught
14.6 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
43013
Dead weight
82099 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T16:27:55Z