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AFRICAN BLACKBIRD

Cargo · last seen 30°N 93°W · Jun 2026 · MMSI 311001598 · Call sign C6HX9

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Type
Cargo
Length
199 m
Beam
36 m
Draft
12.1 m
Call sign
C6HX9
IMO
9688221
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
11

AFRICAN BLACKBIRD is a cargo carrier, 199 metres from stem to stern. AFRICAN BLACKBIRD has 36 metres in the beam and a 12.1-metre draft. On AIS she shows as MMSI 311001598, call sign C6HX9, IMO 9688221. AFRICAN BLACKBIRD is welcome on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free situational awareness and a watch network shared by vessels of every size.

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Live AIS position · Jun 15, 2026 18:40 UTC
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Position
30.1600° N, 93.3215° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
4.4 kn
Course
51°
Destination
LAKE CHARLES USA
ETA
06-15 01:00 UTC
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About AFRICAN BLACKBIRD

What kind of vessel is AFRICAN BLACKBIRD?
AFRICAN BLACKBIRD is a Cargo.
Where was AFRICAN BLACKBIRD last seen?
AFRICAN BLACKBIRD was last reported in the Gulf of Mexico in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is AFRICAN BLACKBIRD's MMSI?
AFRICAN BLACKBIRD's MMSI is 311001598. Call sign C6HX9. IMO 9688221.
How big is AFRICAN BLACKBIRD?
AFRICAN BLACKBIRD is about 199 m long, 36 m on the beam, drawing 12.1 m.
Is AFRICAN BLACKBIRD on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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