Question 1

Where is BAMBA 1 right now?

Accepted Answer

BAMBA 1 was last reported in the North Atlantic Ocean, on 7 Aug 2026, 19:20 UTC. It was sailing from DAKAR to DAKAR with an ETA of 7 Aug 2026, 17:40 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for BAMBA 1?

Accepted Answer

BAMBA 1 broadcasts MMSI 663338000. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is BAMBA 1?

Accepted Answer

BAMBA 1 is classified as a pilot vessel vessel registered under the SN flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full SN flag list at /flag/sn.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of BAMBA 1?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BAMBA 1 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.

Question 5

How often is BAMBA 1's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is BAMBA 1?

Accepted Answer

As a pilot vessel, BAMBA 1 sits in the same design class as the other pilot vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full pilot vessel directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

BAMBA 1 — Pilot Vessel

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