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SAMBA — Passenger · IMO 8979051

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Latitude / Longitude

0° 44.964' S
90° 18.485' W

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
257.0°
/ 171°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
1.9 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jun 16, 2026, 20:00 UTC
ETA
Jun 22, 2026, 23:12 UTC
From
BALTRA
To
BAQUERIZO ANCH
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BALTRAECWGL
ATD
20:00 UTCJun 16, 2026
BAQUERIZO ANCH
ETA
23:12 UTCJun 22, 2026
SAMBA

SAMBA

Identity

Passenger
Type
Ecuador flagEC
Flag
8979051
IMO Number
735023498
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
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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About SAMBA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SAMBA — Passenger

SAMBA is a passenger registered under the Ecuador flag.

SAMBA route and voyage history

SAMBA is currently on a voyage from BALTRA to BAQUERIZO ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-22T23:12:00Z. The live route and current course of SAMBA are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass. View SAMBA's full route replay to see voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement.

Vessel class and identifiers

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for SAMBA?+
SAMBA broadcasts MMSI 735023498 and is registered as IMO 8979051. 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 SAMBA?+
SAMBA is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the EC flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full EC flag list at /flag/ec.
How can I see the live position of SAMBA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SAMBA 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 SAMBA'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 SAMBA?+
As a passenger, SAMBA sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger.

SAMBA — Key Facts

MMSI
735023498
IMO number
8979051
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
EC
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
257.0°
Heading
171°
Last known position
-0.7494°, -90.3081°
Destination
BAQUERIZO ANCH
ETA
2026-06-22T23:12:00Z
Departure port
BALTRA
Actual time of departure
2026-06-16T20:00:00Z
Current draught
1.9 m
AIS last updated
2026-06-23T12:52:00Z