BOCHEM WALVIS BAY

IMO 9725859MMSI 477348100Call sign VRPN2

64 km S of Port Arthur, United States

Last seen

29.3349° N, 93.6644° W

29.3349° N, 93.6644° W

Speed11.4kn
Course183°
DestinationRio de Janeiro
StatusUnderway

Voyage

Destination
Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAIS: BRRIO
ETA
22 Oct 2026, 17:00 UTC
Speed
11.4 kn
Course
183°
Heading
183°
Status
Underway (engine)
Position
29.3349° N, 93.6644° W
Last report
5 Oct 2026, 00:04 UTC
Nearest port
Port Arthur64 km S of the port

Particulars

IMO
9725859
MMSI
477348100
Call sign
VRPN2
Type
TankerAIS type 80
Length
145 m
Beam
24 m
Draught
9.6 m

About BOCHEM WALVIS BAY

BOCHEM WALVIS BAY (IMO 9725859, MMSI 477348100) is a tanker registered in Hong Kong. It is 145 m long and 24 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 5 Oct 2026 at 00:04 UTC, placed it 64 km S of Port Arthur, United States. It was moving at 11.4 knots on a course of 183°. The crew reported Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as the destination, with an ETA of 22 Oct 2026 at 17:00 UTC.

Frequently asked questions

Where is BOCHEM WALVIS BAY now?

BOCHEM WALVIS BAY was last reported 64 km S of Port Arthur, United States on 5 Oct 2026 at 00:04 UTC. It was moving at 11.4 knots on a course of 183°.

What type of ship is BOCHEM WALVIS BAY?

BOCHEM WALVIS BAY is a tanker. It is 145 m long and 24 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of BOCHEM WALVIS BAY?

The MMSI of BOCHEM WALVIS BAY is 477348100. Its IMO number is 9725859. Its call sign is VRPN2.

What flag does BOCHEM WALVIS BAY fly?

BOCHEM WALVIS BAY sails under the flag of Hong Kong (HK).

Where is BOCHEM WALVIS BAY going?

BOCHEM WALVIS BAY reported its destination as Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (AIS destination “BRRIO”), with an estimated arrival on 22 Oct 2026 at 17:00 UTC.

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