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Tanker
BOW ODYSSEY
MMSI 257501000 · Call sign LAFZ8
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Tanker
Flag
NORLength
183 m
Beam
32 m
Draft
13.1 m
Call sign
LAFZ8
IMO
9818539
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
37
BOW ODYSSEY, a Norwegian tanker, measures 183 metres on deck. She carries a 32-metre beam and a 13.1-metre draft. Officially she's MMSI 257501000, call sign LAFZ8, IMO 9818539. BOW ODYSSEY is invited to the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, where cruisers keep each other safe.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 10:37 UTC
Position
51.2850° N, 4.2307° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
335°
Destination
BEANR
ETA
06-08 19:00 UTC
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About BOW ODYSSEY
What kind of vessel is BOW ODYSSEY?
BOW ODYSSEY is a Tanker flagged to Norway.
Where was BOW ODYSSEY last seen?
BOW ODYSSEY was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is BOW ODYSSEY's MMSI?
BOW ODYSSEY's MMSI is 257501000. Call sign LAFZ8. IMO 9818539.
How big is BOW ODYSSEY?
BOW ODYSSEY is about 183 m long, 32 m on the beam, drawing 13.1 m.
Is BOW ODYSSEY on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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