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BISON — Cargo · IMO 9622423

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BISON was last reported under way in the Red Sea, at 14.5398° N, 42.1845° E, on 5 Nov 2026, 16:33 UTC. It was sailing from TALLINN CITY ANCH to PORT SAID ANCH with an ETA of 19 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.6 kn
Speed
155.0°
/ 155°
Course / Heading
14.4 m
Static Draught
12.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:47 UTCOct 5, 2026
ETA
00:00 UTCNov 19, 2026
BISON

BISON

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9622423
IMO Number
636020966
MMSI
5LBP6
Call Sign

Specifications

229 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
82,197 t
Deadweight
43,022 t
Gross Tonnage
9,719 kW
Engine Power
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING - FUKUYAMA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About BISON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BISON — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 43,022 GT, and a dead weight of 82,197 tonnes, BISON is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by FUYO KAIUN - OSAKA, JAPAN, built by TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING - FUKUYAMA, JAPAN.

BISON route and voyage history

BISON is currently on a voyage from TALLINN CITY ANCH to PORT SAID ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-19T00:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BISON 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

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

  • MMSI: 636020966
  • IMO: 9622423
  • Call sign: 5LBP6
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BISON right now?

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BISON was last reported under way in the Red Sea, on 5 Nov 2026, 16:33 UTC. It was sailing from TALLINN CITY ANCH to PORT SAID ANCH with an ETA of 19 Nov 2026, 00:00 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 BISON?

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BISON broadcasts MMSI 636020966 and is registered as IMO 9622423, with call sign 5LBP6. 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 BISON?

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BISON 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 BISON?

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

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BISON is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BISON 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. BISON has a gross tonnage of 43,022 GT.

BISON — Key Facts

MMSI
636020966
IMO number
9622423
Call sign
5LBP6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.6 knots
Course over ground
155.0°
Heading
155°
Last known position
14.5398°, 42.1845°
Destination
PORT SAID ANCH
ETA
2026-11-19T00:00:00Z
Departure port
TALLINN CITY ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-10-05T23:47:00Z
Current draught
12.9 m
Maximum static draught
14.4 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
43022
Dead weight
82197 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-05T16:33:00Z