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THE WHALE ORCA — Cargo · IMO 9509607

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THE WHALE ORCA is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 36.3474° N, 71.4295° W, making 11.1 knots on a course of 163°. It is sailing from BIG STONE BEACH ANCH to TUXPAN with an ETA of 12 Nov 2026, 03:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 18:37 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.1 kn
Speed
163.0°
/ 164°
Course / Heading
7.2 m
Static Draught
7.3 m
Current Draught

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ATD
06:54 UTCNov 3, 2026
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TUXPANMXTUX
ETA
03:00 UTCNov 12, 2026
THE WHALE ORCA

THE WHALE ORCA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9509607
IMO Number
636093302
MMSI
A8TV8
Call Sign

Specifications

180 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
33,217 t
Deadweight
22,863 t
Gross Tonnage
8,800 kW
Engine Power
ZHEJIANG OUHUA SHIPBUILDING - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About THE WHALE ORCA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

THE WHALE ORCA — Cargo

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 22,863 GT, and a dead weight of 33,217 tonnes, THE WHALE ORCA is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by BUSS REEDEREI - LEER, GERMANY, built by ZHEJIANG OUHUA SHIPBUILDING - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA.

THE WHALE ORCA route and voyage history

THE WHALE ORCA is currently on a voyage from BIG STONE BEACH ANCH to TUXPAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-12T03:00:00Z. The live route and current course of THE WHALE ORCA 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 THE WHALE ORCA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636093302
  • IMO: 9509607
  • Call sign: A8TV8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is THE WHALE ORCA right now?

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THE WHALE ORCA is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane. It is sailing from BIG STONE BEACH ANCH to TUXPAN with an ETA of 12 Nov 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 THE WHALE ORCA?

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THE WHALE ORCA broadcasts MMSI 636093302 and is registered as IMO 9509607, with call sign A8TV8. 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 THE WHALE ORCA?

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THE WHALE ORCA 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 THE WHALE ORCA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from THE WHALE ORCA 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 THE WHALE ORCA'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 THE WHALE ORCA?

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As a cargo, THE WHALE ORCA 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. THE WHALE ORCA has a gross tonnage of 22,863 GT.

THE WHALE ORCA — Key Facts

MMSI
636093302
IMO number
9509607
Call sign
A8TV8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.1 knots
Course over ground
163.0°
Heading
164°
Last known position
36.3474°, -71.4295°
Destination
TUXPAN
ETA
2026-11-12T03:00:00Z
Departure port
BIG STONE BEACH ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-11-03T06:54:00Z
Current draught
7.3 m
Maximum static draught
7.2 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
22863
Dead weight
33217 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T18:37:00Z