BF GIANT — Cargo - Hazard X (Major) · IMO 9442172

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Latitude / Longitude

31° 8.514' N
123° 19.002' E

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
1.0 kn
Speed
109.0°
/ 245°
Course / Heading
10.8 m
Static Draught
9.2 m
Current Draught
ATD
Apr 8, 2026, 06:06 UTC
ETA
May 12, 2026, 18:00 UTC
From
LYTTELTON
To
NAPIER
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ATD
06:06 UTCApr 8, 2026
NAPIERNZNPE
ETA
18:00 UTCMay 12, 2026
BF GIANT

BF GIANT

Identity

Cargo - Hazard X (Major)
Type
LR
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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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of LYTTELTON
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Destination Port
Port of NAPIER
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About BF GIANT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BF GIANT — Cargo - Hazard X (Major)

Built in 2010-01-01, with a gross tonnage of 41,860 GT, and a dead weight of 51,532 tonnes, BF GIANT is a cargo - hazard x (major) registered under the LR 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 LYTTELTON to NAPIER with an estimated arrival on 2026-05-12T18:00:00Z. 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. View BF GIANT's full route replay to see voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement.

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.

  • MMSI: 636093069
  • IMO: 9442172
  • Call sign: A8UK9
  • Flag state: LR

Frequently Asked Questions

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 - hazard x (major) vessel registered under the LR flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder 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.
Where is BF GIANT headed?+
According to the latest AIS voyage data, BF GIANT is bound for NAPIER with an estimated arrival of 2026-05-12T18:00:00Z. Voyage destination is set by the master and may change mid-voyage; the data shown here reflects the most recent broadcast.
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 route is BF GIANT taking?+
BF GIANT is currently routed from LYTTELTON to NAPIER, with an estimated arrival of 2026-05-12T18:00:00Z. Open the route replay from the vessel page to step through the full voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement of BF GIANT.
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 - hazard x (major), BF GIANT sits in the same design class as the other cargo - hazard x (major)s listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page. 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 - Hazard X (Major)
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
1.0 knots
Course over ground
109.0°
Heading
245°
Last known position
31.1419°, 123.3167°
Destination
NAPIER
ETA
2026-05-12T18:00:00Z
Departure port
LYTTELTON
Actual time of departure
2026-04-08T06:06:00Z
Current draught
9.2 m
Maximum static draught
10.8 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
41860
Dead weight
51532 t
AIS last updated
2026-05-10T13:23:00Z