Where is Bow Hector now?

Bow Hector (Oil tanker, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 15:06 UTC, at anchor, near Durban (Indian Ocean). The crew-entered destination was ZADUR (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 15:08 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Bow Hector?

Bow Hector is an oil tanker sailing under the flag of Norway, built in 2009 by Shin Kurushima Dockyard. The vessel is 174.4 m long and has a gross tonnage of 20,145.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Bow Hector?

Thome Croatia d.o.o. is recorded as ISM manager for Bow Hector (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting years 2024–2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Bow Hector?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Bow Hector 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 Bow Hector. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Bow Hector

Oil tanker · Norway · built 2009 · AIS Class A

IMO9363493MMSI257570000Call signLAKE8Last AIS position Oct 3, 2026, 15:06 UTC

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In short

Bow Hector (Oil tanker, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 15:06 UTC, at anchor, near Durban (Indian Ocean). Its crew-entered AIS destination is ZADUR (Durban), with an ETA of Oct 2, 2026, 16:00 UTC; its reported draught is 10.6 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 15:08 UTC). ISM manager: Thome Croatia d.o.o. (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions, reporting years 2024–2025).

Vessel type: Oil tanker
Flag: Norway
Year built: 2009
Gross tonnage: 20,145
Size (length × beam): 174 m
ISM manager: Thome Croatia d.o.o.

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Last reported position

received Oct 3, 2026, 15:06 UTC

Position: 29.7135° S, 31.1839° E
Area: Indian Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: At anchor
Speed: 0.2 kn
Course: 129°
Heading: 56°

29.7135° S, 31.1839° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

Port calls are detected by Voydar from AIS (at least 30 minutes slow inside a harbour area); see Port calls below.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Bow Hector
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9363493
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 257570000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: LAKE8
Flag: Norway
Vessel type: Detailed type from EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissionsOil tanker
AIS ship type: Tanker
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 20,145
Length overall: 174.4 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2009

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

Each line shows where the fact comes from. Links backed by an identifier point to the company page.

ISM manager: Thome Croatia d.o.o.
Source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions · reporting years 2024–2025 · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Aug 20, 2016	Reported departure from Morehead CityAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Aug 17, 2016	Reported arrival at Morehead CityAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Aug 12, 2016	Reported arrival at New OrleansAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Emissions & fuel consumption

Independently verified annual figures reported under the EU MRV regulation — public environmental data the incumbents don't surface.

Year	CO₂ emitted	Fuel burned	Time at sea	CO₂ / n mile
2018	8,635 t	2,750 t	81 days	329 kg
2019	4,625 t	1,477 t	59 days	246 kg
2020	2,861 t	909 t	33 days	400 kg
2021	6,439 t	2,047 t	75 days	294 kg
2022	6,468 t	2,059 t	70 days	319 kg
2023	664 t	213 t	10 days	295 kg
2024	8,717 t	2,783 t	107 days	267 kg
2025	4,527 t	1,448 t	63 days	235 kg

Technical efficiency: EEXI (6.02 gCO₂/t·nm). Source: European Commission / EMSA THETIS-MRV (EU Regulation 2015/757). Covers voyages to, from and within the EU/EEA.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Reported by authorities Authority-reported

Port	Record	Date (UTC)	Berth	Source
Morehead City USMRH	Departure	Aug 20, 2016(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Morehead City USMRH	Arrival	Aug 17, 2016(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
New Orleans USMSY	Arrival	Aug 12, 2016(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
New Orleans USMSY	Departure	Aug 12, 2016(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Wilmington USILM	Departure	Aug 7, 2016(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Wilmington USILM	Arrival	Aug 7, 2016(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Morehead City USMRH	Departure	Oct 31, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Morehead City USMRH	Arrival	Oct 28, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Wilmington USILM	Departure	Oct 27, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Wilmington USILM	Arrival	Oct 26, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
New York USNYC	Departure	Oct 13, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
New York USNYC	Arrival	Oct 12, 2015(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Records published by the authority named on each row. Earliest record for this ship: March 28, 2009.

Source: US Army Corps of Engineers, Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center (US CBP entrance/clearance records). Licence: US Government work — public domain.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bow Hector now?: Bow Hector (Oil tanker, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 15:06 UTC, at anchor, near Durban (Indian Ocean). The crew-entered destination was ZADUR (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 15:08 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Bow Hector?: Bow Hector is an oil tanker sailing under the flag of Norway, built in 2009 by Shin Kurushima Dockyard. The vessel is 174.4 m long and has a gross tonnage of 20,145.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Bow Hector?: Thome Croatia d.o.o. is recorded as ISM manager for Bow Hector (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting years 2024–2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Bow Hector?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Bow Hector 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 Bow Hector. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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