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BERT — Tanker · IMO 9078268

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BERT was last reported moored in the South China Sea, at 22.5639° N, 120.3104° E, on 6 Nov 2026, 08:53 UTC. It was sailing from KAOHSIUNG to KAOHSIUNG with an ETA of 9 Feb 2026, 08:43 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
48.0°
/ 345°
Course / Heading
5.5 m
Static Draught
5.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
09:32 UTCDec 19, 2024
ETA
08:43 UTCFeb 9, 2026
BERT

BERT

Identity

Tanker
Type
Tanzania flagTZ
Flag
9078268
IMO Number
677028400
MMSI
5IM384
Call Sign

Specifications

79 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1993-01-01
Year Built
2,340 t
Deadweight
999 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
IMAMURA SHIPBUILDING - KURE, JAPAN
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About BERT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BERT — Tanker

Built in 1993, with a gross tonnage of 999 GT, and a dead weight of 2,340 tonnes, BERT is a tanker registered under the United Republic of Tanzania flag. The vessel is built by IMAMURA SHIPBUILDING - KURE, JAPAN.

BERT route and voyage history

BERT is currently on a voyage from KAOHSIUNG to KAOHSIUNG with an estimated arrival on 2026-02-09T08:43:00Z. The live route and current course of BERT 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 BERT can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BERT right now?

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BERT was last reported moored in the South China Sea, within the Taiwan Strait, on 6 Nov 2026, 08:53 UTC. It was sailing from KAOHSIUNG to KAOHSIUNG with an ETA of 9 Feb 2026, 08:43 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 BERT?

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BERT broadcasts MMSI 677028400 and is registered as IMO 9078268, with call sign 5IM384. 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 BERT?

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BERT is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the TZ flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full TZ flag list at /flag/tz.

How can I see the live position of BERT?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BERT 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 BERT'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 BERT?

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As a tanker, BERT sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. BERT has a gross tonnage of 999 GT.

BERT — Key Facts

MMSI
677028400
IMO number
9078268
Call sign
5IM384
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
TZ
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
48.0°
Heading
345°
Last known position
22.5639°, 120.3104°
Destination
KAOHSIUNG
ETA
2026-02-09T08:43:00Z
Departure port
KAOHSIUNG
Actual time of departure
2024-12-19T09:32:00Z
Current draught
5.5 m
Maximum static draught
5.5 m
Year built
1993-01-01
Gross tonnage
999
Dead weight
2340 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T08:53:00Z