Where is Alpha Crucis now?

Alpha Crucis (Other, Brazil flag) was last seen on AIS on Sep 28, 2026, 10:42 UTC, moored, near Niteroi (South Atlantic Ocean). Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report. The crew-entered destination was RIO JANEIRO (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Sep 28, 2026, 05:51 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Alpha Crucis?

Alpha Crucis is a other sailing under the flag of Brazil, built in 1974. The vessel is 64 m long.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Alpha Crucis?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Alpha Crucis from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Alpha Crucis. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Alpha Crucis

Other · Brazil · built 1974 · AIS Class A

IMO7319008MMSI710000435Call signPQ3082Last AIS position Sep 28, 2026, 10:42 UTC

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In short

Alpha Crucis (Other, Brazil flag) was last seen on AIS on Sep 28, 2026, 10:42 UTC, moored, near Niteroi (South Atlantic Ocean). Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report. Its crew-entered AIS destination is RIO JANEIRO; its reported draught is 3.2 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Sep 28, 2026, 05:51 UTC).

Vessel type: Other
Flag: Brazil
Year built: 1974
Gross tonnage: —
Size (length × beam): 64 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Sep 28, 2026, 10:42 UTC

Position: 22.8314° S, 43.0973° W
Area: South Atlantic Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 203°
Heading: 114°

22.8314° S, 43.0973° W

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Identity & particulars

Name: Alpha Crucis
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 7319008
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 710000435
Call signWhat is a call sign?: PQ3082
Flag: Brazil
Vessel type: Other
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: —
Length overall: 64 m
Beam: —
Year built: 1974

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About Alpha Crucis

Alpha Crucis is the most recent oceanographic research vessel in Brazil, replacing the older Wladimir Besnard research vessel. It is named after the Alpha Crucis star system that represents São Paulo state in the Brazilian flag. It is 64 metres (210 ft) long and 11 metres (36 ft 1 in) wide, and has capacity for 25 researchers and is capable of remaining 40 days without being resupplied.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alpha Crucis now?: Alpha Crucis (Other, Brazil flag) was last seen on AIS on Sep 28, 2026, 10:42 UTC, moored, near Niteroi (South Atlantic Ocean). Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report. The crew-entered destination was RIO JANEIRO (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Sep 28, 2026, 05:51 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Alpha Crucis?: Alpha Crucis is a other sailing under the flag of Brazil, built in 1974. The vessel is 64 m long.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Alpha Crucis?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Alpha Crucis from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Alpha Crucis. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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