Strait of Gibraltar: ship transits and queues
31 commercial ships were counted crossing the Strait of Gibraltar in the 24 hours to Oct 6, 2026, 14:38 UTC: 10 towards the Atlantic (west) and 21 towards the Mediterranean (east). 489 were counted in the last 7 days and 1,055 in the last 30. 23 ships are moving through the passage now and 1 is waiting at its anchorages.
There is not enough history for a baseline yet: counting started on September 22, 2026, and a baseline needs 14 days.
Ships waiting now: 1, against a 14-day median of 9.
- Transits, 24 h
- 31
- Transits, 7 days
- 489
- Transits, 30 days
- 1,055
- In the passage now
- 23
- Waiting at anchor
- 1
Derived estimateMethod seadar.waterway_transits v1, confidence 0.65, computed Oct 6, 2026, 14:38 UTC. Inputs: aisstream.
Ships in the passage now
Commercial ships moving at 1 knot or more inside the passage, with an AIS position from the last hour.
| Ship | Type | Speed | Last AIS position | Feed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TANGER EXPRESS IMO 9112777 | Passenger | 11.3 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:41 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| VILNIUS IMO 8311900 | Passenger | 3.1 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:41 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| SAPNA IMO 9247883 | Tanker | 13.7 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:40 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| PASIO PER FORMENTERA IMO 9465239 | Passenger | 4.1 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:40 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| WILSON DURNESS IMO 9390135 | Cargo | 7.8 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:39 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| ANTIBES EXPRESS IMO 9243186 | Cargo | 6.3 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:39 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| SEAWAYS JEJU IMO 9700471 | Tanker | 10 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:39 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| MINERVA GLORIA IMO 9382750 | Tanker | 10.6 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:39 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| TAI HUA WAN IMO 9814387 | Tanker | 9.4 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:38 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| LONGWAVE IMO 9693109 | Cargo | 5.4 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:37 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| CIUDAD DE MAHON IMO 9398890 | Passenger | 21.7 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:36 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| C. DE MALAGA IMO 9080015 | Passenger | 14 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:36 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| ECO OSTRO IMO 9959565 | Cargo | 6.2 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:34 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| DUBHE IMO 9328534 | Cargo | 1.1 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:34 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| ANDROS IMO 9371347 | Tanker | 7.5 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:32 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| AMARYLLIS KNUTSEN IMO 9972218 | Tanker | 10.1 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:29 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| MOROCCO STAR IMO 7803190 | Passenger | 1.4 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:28 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| QUEEN ANNE IMO 9839399 | Passenger | 17.4 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:19 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| KATTEGAT IMO 9112765 | Passenger | 16.4 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:13 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| MEDI CAPALBIO IMO 9760134 | Cargo | 12.5 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:06 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| WASA EXPRESS IMO 8000226 | Passenger | 13.4 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 14:04 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| KEFALONIA IMO 9382188 | Tanker | 11.8 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 13:55 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
| CEUTA JET IMO 9174323 | High-speed craft | 28.1 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 13:52 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
Ships waiting at anchor
Commercial ships under 1 knot at the anchorages either side, with an AIS position from the last 3 hours.
| Ship | Type | Anchorage | Speed | Last AIS position | Feed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XIN HAI TONG 8 IMO 9741566 | Cargo | Algeciras and Gibraltar Bay anchorage | 0.1 kn | Oct 6, 2026, 12:29 UTC | AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS |
Transits counted in the last 24 hours
Each row is one ship seen on both sides of the gate line. The time is its first position on the far side.
| Ship | Type | Towards | Crossed |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW RANGER IMO 9328326 | Tanker | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 6, 2026, 03:16 UTC |
| CORAL LEADER IMO 9318486 | Cargo | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 6, 2026, 01:48 UTC |
| RHONE RIVER IMO 9368613 | Cargo | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 23:23 UTC |
| GLOBAL B IMO 9276016 | Tanker | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 22:40 UTC |
| MSC FABIENNE IMO 9279965 | Cargo (hazardous cat. A) | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 22:32 UTC |
| BELGRACE IMO 1024455 | Cargo | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 22:27 UTC |
| VEGA CLARA IMO 1028566 | Cargo | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 22:01 UTC |
| KALLO IMO 9719276 | Tanker | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 21:52 UTC |
| BOYM IMO 9990179 | Cargo | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 21:37 UTC |
| PRINCESS MANISSA IMO 9084217 | Cargo | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 20:59 UTC |
| TIAN LE IMO 9722730 | Cargo | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 19:32 UTC |
| MENAPII IMO 1044106 | Tanker | Atlantic (west) | Oct 5, 2026, 18:55 UTC |
| REGIUS IMO 9737113 | Cargo | Atlantic (west) | Oct 5, 2026, 17:51 UTC |
| KATHY C IMO 9523940 | Cargo | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 17:37 UTC |
| WES ELISA IMO 9953975 | Cargo | Atlantic (west) | Oct 5, 2026, 17:36 UTC |
| OPPLAND IMO 9505613 | Cargo | Atlantic (west) | Oct 5, 2026, 17:18 UTC |
| BELLIS THERESA IMO 9192375 | Tanker (hazardous cat. B) | Atlantic (west) | Oct 5, 2026, 17:16 UTC |
| BREMEN IMO 9450387 | Cargo (hazardous cat. A) | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 16:47 UTC |
| MARGARETHA IMO 9240548 | Cargo | Atlantic (west) | Oct 5, 2026, 16:46 UTC |
| CYGNI IMO 9427990 | Tanker | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 16:40 UTC |
| REK BRAVE IMO 9607590 | Cargo | Atlantic (west) | Oct 5, 2026, 16:37 UTC |
| MSC FLAVIA IMO 9467433 | Cargo (hazardous cat. A) | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 16:21 UTC |
| MSC LAURA IMO 9225665 | Cargo | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 16:12 UTC |
| DINAMIK IMO 9401037 | Cargo | Atlantic (west) | Oct 5, 2026, 16:09 UTC |
| MATIN BEY IMO 9082623 | Cargo | Atlantic (west) | Oct 5, 2026, 16:07 UTC |
| ALDEBARAN IMO 9723007 | Tanker | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 15:41 UTC |
| SENEGAL EXPRESS IMO 9984015 | Cargo | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 15:37 UTC |
| TIAN XI IMO 9704764 | Cargo (hazardous cat. D) | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 15:22 UTC |
| ARDMORE ENDEAVOUR IMO 9667942 | Tanker | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 15:12 UTC |
| MILAGREEN IMO 1043358 | Cargo | Atlantic (west) | Oct 5, 2026, 15:06 UTC |
| HAFNIA NANJING IMO 9863235 | Tanker | Mediterranean (east) | Oct 5, 2026, 14:55 UTC |
Ports at either end
Strait of Gibraltar: daily transits from satellite AIS (IMF PortWatch)
Estimates published by the International Monetary Fund's PortWatch, built from satellite and terrestrial AIS. They cover waters our own receivers do not reach yet. These are the IMF's figures, not Voydar's counts.
The IMF estimates 931 ship transits in the 7 days and 3,989 in the 30 days to Sep 27, 2026. That is 3% less than the same 30 days a year earlier (4,118).
- Container
- 947
- Tanker
- 1,255
- Dry bulk
- 886
- General cargo
- 749
- Ro-ro
- 152
Estimated cargo carried through it in those 30 days: 104.5 million tonnes.
09-14 132 | 09-15 134 | 09-16 129 | 09-17 141 | 09-18 118 | 09-19 143 | 09-20 96 | 09-21 134 | 09-22 123 | 09-23 136 | 09-24 158 | 09-25 129 | 09-26 122 | 09-27 129 |
Sources: Kpler; UN Global Platform; IMF PortWatch (portwatch.imf.org). IMF estimates, updated weekly; the latest days are revised. portwatch.imf.org. Counts cover container ships, tankers, dry bulk, general cargo and ro-ro vessels (30-day totals above).
Navigational warnings in force
NGA maritime safety broadcasts whose area touches the Strait of Gibraltar and its approaches.
- NAVAREA XII 486/2026 · Jul 16, 2026, 22:13 UTC
162213Z JUL 26 NAVAREA XII 486/26. NORTH PACIFIC. HAWAII. 1. USCG REMOTE COMMUNICATION FACILITY HONOLULU 21-22.00N 158-09.00W TRANSMIT SERVICES UNRELIABLE. 2. HONOLULU BROADCASTS WILL BE TRANSMITTED FROM USCG REMOTE COMMUNICATION FACILITY GUAM 13-25.00N 144-50.00E. 3. DSC RESPONSES WILL BE TRANSMITTED FROM USCG REMOTE COMMUNICATION FACILITY POINT REYES 37-56.00N 122-44.00W. 4. CANCEL NAVAREA XII 276/26.
- NAVAREA XII 469/2026 · Jul 3, 2026, 00:20 UTC
030020Z JUL 26 NAVAREA XII 469/26. NORTH PACIFIC. BROADCAST AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES UNRELIABLE AT USCG REMOTE COMMUNICATION FACILITIES: A. PT REYES 37-55.00N 122-24.00W. B. HONOLULU 21-22.00N 158-09.00W. C. KODIAK 57-46.00N 152-34.00W. D. NOME 64-29.00N 165-15.00W. E. COLD BAY 55-11.00N 162-42.00W. F. ST PAUL 57-09.00N 170-14.00W. G. SHEMYA 52-43.00N 174-07.00E. H. PT HIGGINS 55-27.00N 131-49.00W. I. ASTORIA 46-10.00N 123-49.00W. J. BERING SEA 57-46.00N 152-34.00W. K. CAMBRIA 33-44N 118-24W.
Forecast
Model forecast for Strait of Gibraltar over the next 72 hours, every 6 hours: wind, gusts, waves and visibility. Times in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Wind (kn) | From | Gusts (kn) | Waves (m) | Period (s) | Visibility (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 78° | 19 | 0.5 | 3 | 11 | |
| 6 | 79° | 12 | 0.4 | 4 | 24 | |
| 10 | 255° | 15 | 0.4 | 4 | 19 | |
| 9 | 258° | 13 | 0.4 | 3 | 24 | |
| 11 | 265° | 15 | 0.4 | 3 | 24 | |
| 9 | 276° | 15 | 0.4 | 2 | 24 | |
| 6 | 279° | 10 | 0.3 | 2 | 24 | |
| 3 | 282° | 7 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 | |
| 1 | 287° | 6 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 | |
| 4 | 71° | 6 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 | |
| 8 | 66° | 12 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 |
Forecast: ECMWF IFS 0.25° + ECMWF WAM, run of Oct 6, 2026, 00:00 UTC. Visibility: NOAA GFS 0.25° + GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III), run of Oct 6, 2026, 06:00 UTC. Waves are taken from the wave model's nearest sea point, 9 km away.
Source: ECMWF open data (IFS 0.25° forecasts, ECMWF WAM waves). This service is based on data and products of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Source: www.ecmwf.int. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Licence: CC-BY-4.0 + ECMWF Terms of Use.
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° and GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III) forecasts. Forecast: NOAA NCEP GFS / GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III). Licence: US Government work (public domain); NOAA Open Data Dissemination.
A model forecast, not an observation. Not for navigation.
How the transits are counted
Voydar draws a gate line across the Strait of Gibraltar and a 25 km band either side of it. A position counts as being on a side only outside that band, so ferries and harbour craft that work near the line are never counted. A transit is a commercial ship (a valid IMO number; tugs, pilots, law enforcement, pleasure and sailing craft excluded) seen on one side and then on the other within 12 hours. Positions come from AIS feeds Voydar may show (AISstream, BarentsWatch, Digitraffic). Every count is a lower bound: our receivers do not see every ship. Information only, not for navigation. Methodology
Other canals and straits
Data as of Oct 6, 2026, 14:42 UTC.