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SAMBA — Passenger · IMO 8979051

ECStopped
World map showing the last known position of SAMBA at 0° 28.914' S, 90° 18.513' W
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Current PositionLive

SAMBA is currently positioned in the South Pacific Ocean, at 0.4819° S, 90.3085° W. It is sailing from PUERTO AYORA to BALTRA ANCH with an ETA of 9 Aug 2026, 00:11 UTC. AIS position received 9 Aug 2026, 04:10 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 200°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
1.9 m
Current Draught
ATD
Aug 5, 2026, 04:40 UTC
ETA
Aug 9, 2026, 00:11 UTC
From
PUERTO AYORA
To
BALTRA ANCH

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:40 UTCAug 5, 2026
BALTRA ANCH
ETA
00:11 UTCAug 9, 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 PUERTO AYORA to BALTRA ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-09T00:11:00Z. 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.

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

Where is SAMBA right now?+
SAMBA is currently in the South Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from PUERTO AYORA to BALTRA ANCH with an ETA of 9 Aug 2026, 00:11 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 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
Stopped
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
200°
Last known position
-0.4819°, -90.3085°
Destination
BALTRA ANCH
ETA
2026-08-09T00:11:00Z
Departure port
PUERTO AYORA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-05T04:40:00Z
Current draught
1.9 m
AIS last updated
2026-08-09T04:10:12Z