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BBC MARS — Cargo · IMO 9947770

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World map showing the last known position of BBC MARS at 29° 55.909' N, 90° 10.692' W
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BBC MARS is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.9318° N, 90.1782° W, making 0.0 knots on a course of 57°. It is sailing from HOUSTON to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 05:02 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:08 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
57.0°
/ 229°
Course / Heading
7.8 m
Static Draught
8.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

United States flag
HOUSTONUSHOU
ATD
18:54 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
05:02 UTCSep 8, 2026
BBC MARS

BBC MARS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9947770
IMO Number
636093092
MMSI
5LFA8
Call Sign

Specifications

179 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of HOUSTON
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Destination Port
Port of NEW ORLEANS
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About BBC MARS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BBC MARS — Cargo

BBC MARS is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag.

BBC MARS route and voyage history

BBC MARS is currently on a voyage from HOUSTON to NEW ORLEANS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T05:02:00Z. The live route and current course of BBC MARS 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

Vessels in the same class as BBC MARS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636093092
  • IMO: 9947770
  • Call sign: 5LFA8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BBC MARS right now?+
BBC MARS is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from HOUSTON to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 05:02 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 BBC MARS?+
BBC MARS broadcasts MMSI 636093092 and is registered as IMO 9947770, with call sign 5LFA8. 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 BBC MARS?+
BBC MARS 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 BBC MARS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BBC MARS 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 BBC MARS'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 BBC MARS?+
As a cargo, BBC MARS 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.

BBC MARS — Key Facts

MMSI
636093092
IMO number
9947770
Call sign
5LFA8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
57.0°
Heading
229°
Last known position
29.9318°, -90.1782°
Destination
NEW ORLEANS
ETA
2026-09-08T05:02:00Z
Departure port
HOUSTON
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T18:54:00Z
Current draught
8.1 m
Maximum static draught
7.8 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:08:00Z