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BF GIANT — Cargo · IMO 9442172

LRMoored
World map showing the last known position of BF GIANT at 35° 4.639' N, 128° 47.925' E
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BF GIANT is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, at 35.0773° N, 128.7988° E. It is sailing from BUSAN NEW PORT to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 03:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:20 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
299.0°
/ 90°
Course / Heading
12 m
Static Draught
10.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
03:22 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
03:00 UTCSep 10, 2026
BF GIANT

BF GIANT

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9442172
IMO Number
636093069
MMSI
A8UK9
Call Sign

Specifications

262 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
51,532 t
Deadweight
41,860 t
Gross Tonnage
36,160 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI SAMHO HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - MOKPO, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of BUSAN NEW PORT
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Destination Port
Port of SHANGHAI
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About BF GIANT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BF GIANT — Cargo

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 41,860 GT, and a dead weight of 51,532 tonnes, BF GIANT is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by DIORYX MARITIME - ATHENS, GREECE, built by HYUNDAI SAMHO HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - MOKPO, SOUTH KOREA.

BF GIANT route and voyage history

BF GIANT is currently on a voyage from BUSAN NEW PORT to SHANGHAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T03:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BF GIANT 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

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

  • MMSI: 636093069
  • IMO: 9442172
  • Call sign: A8UK9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BF GIANT right now?+
BF GIANT is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from BUSAN NEW PORT to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 03:00 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 BF GIANT?+
BF GIANT broadcasts MMSI 636093069 and is registered as IMO 9442172, with call sign A8UK9. 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 BF GIANT?+
BF GIANT 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 BF GIANT?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BF GIANT 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 BF GIANT'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 BF GIANT?+
BF GIANT is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BF GIANT 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. BF GIANT has a gross tonnage of 41,860 GT.

BF GIANT — Key Facts

MMSI
636093069
IMO number
9442172
Call sign
A8UK9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
299.0°
Heading
90°
Last known position
35.0773°, 128.7988°
Destination
SHANGHAI
ETA
2026-09-10T03:00:00Z
Departure port
BUSAN NEW PORT
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T03:22:00Z
Current draught
10.9 m
Maximum static draught
12 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
41860
Dead weight
51532 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:20:00Z