BIG DOG – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
BIG DOG is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9256377. The recorded year of build is 2003.
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About BIG DOG
BIG DOG is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2003. The vessel carries IMO number 9256377, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for BIG DOG include a length of 175.55 m, a beam of 27.4 m, gross tonnage of 18334, deadweight of 23468 t, container capacity of 1400 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Other. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for BIG DOG include MMSI 636018382 and call sign A8TL2. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.
Live tracking and data notes
The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for BIG DOG through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.
Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.
Ownership & Management
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | Nigeria | Onne | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-06-13 | Nigeria | Onne | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-04-08 | Nigeria | Onne | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-01-21 | Nigeria | Onne | Initial | – | No |
| 2024-11-20 | Nigeria | Onne | Initial | – | No |
Sales & demolitions
The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.
Seller → buyer: Premium Maritime Fund AS
Reported price: USD 30.000 million
Note: Deal includes timecharter agreement
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is BIG DOG now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for BIG DOG. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of BIG DOG?
The IMO number recorded for BIG DOG is 9256377. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of BIG DOG?
The currently recorded MMSI for BIG DOG is 636018382. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is BIG DOG?
BIG DOG is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was BIG DOG built?
The recorded year built for BIG DOG is 2003.
How long is BIG DOG?
The recorded length of BIG DOG is 175.55 m.
Data & accuracy
Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.