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Port Ball

Where is the Port?
BALL is located near the monitored sea lanes. The official UN/LOCODE of this port is USBA9.

How many vessels are in Ball port?
There are currently 3 vessels in port and 1 vessels recently departed.

Port map updates in near real-time from AIS snapshots and route transitions. Use the vessel-type filters and names toggle in the map control.


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You can see routes between ports on port-to-port analytics.


Recent vessel arrivals at the port

Latest available transitions/port-call records (UTC). Total: 1
2025-09-08 08:44 UTC · BECKY GARCIA
IMO: 0, MMSI: 368185520 | Type:

Recent vessel departures from the port

Latest available transitions/port-call records (UTC). Total: 1
2025-09-08 08:44 UTC · BECKY GARCIA
IMO: 0, MMSI: 368185520 | Type:

Shipping companies (lines) whose ships most often called at the port Ball:

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Port summary

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Vessel type distribution for the last 3 months:

Unknown · 2 calls (100%)

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Vessels currently in port

Detected by latest AIS in the extended port area, latest 72 hours (deduplicated by vessel).

US flagENERGY
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 367748320 | AIS: 2026-04-04 07:37:13 UTC
US flagNOAH P HAYS
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 366989930 | AIS: 2026-04-04 07:35:39 UTC
US flagST JAMES
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 367681460 | AIS: 2026-04-04 07:12:44 UTC

Expected arrivals

Forecast from transitions and inferred destination signals.

No expected arrivals found for next 10 days.

Port in news

Mentions from Topos news feed and spotlights.

India set to commision its 3rd indigenously developed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridhaman today
reddit:r/worldnews · 2026-04-03 06:40:24
submitted by /u/LookNoRook [link] [comments]
Sohar LNG - First LNG carrier braves Strait of Hormuz exit in ballast by the south corridor
route_disruption · 2026-04-02 13:58:50
Stuck in the Hormuz since the Iran War began. Panama flagged and Oman owned vessel the Sohar LNG, a 138k CBM LNG carrier, today attempts to make a transit out of the Strait of Hormuz while hugging to the Omani territorial waters. Status: The ship is not carrying a cargo and ap...
Sohar LNG - First LNG carrier braves Strait of Hormuz exit in ballast by the south corridor
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-04-02 13:58:50
Stuck in the Hormuz since the Iran War began. Panama flagged and Oman owned vessel the Sohar LNG, a 138k CBM LNG carrier, today attempts to make a transit out of the Strait of Hormuz while hugging to the Omani territorial waters. Status: The ship is not carrying a cargo and appears to be in ballast with a draught of 9.7m. Destination: Changed destination to the Qalhat LNG export terminal in Oman, expected to arrive o
IBIA announces new Board of Directors
sanctions_shadow_enforcement · 2026-04-01 21:00:43
We are pleased to announce the newly elected leadership team to drive the Association’s strategic initiatives and represent the interests of its members globally. Effective 1 April 2026 the following individuals will serve as members of the IBIA Board of Directors. Please join...
IBIA announces new Board of Directors
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-04-01 21:00:43
We are pleased to announce the newly elected leadership team to drive the Association’s strategic initiatives and represent the interests of its members globally. Effective 1 April 2026 the following individuals will serve as members of the IBIA Board of Directors. Please join IBIA in welcoming Adrian Tolson, Jeroen de Vos and Mustafa Aslan to their ...
Greece to send anti-aircraft, anti-ballistic missiles to UAE
reddit:r/worldnews · 2026-04-01 10:18:06
submitted by /u/FantasticQuartet [link] [comments]
HD Korea Shipbuilding to Sell Shipyard Construction Methods Globally - imarinenews.com
people_culture · 2026-04-01 08:23:48
HD Korea Shipbuilding to Sell Shipyard Construction Methods Globally imarinenews.com
Ball drop certificate
reddit:r/shipping · 2026-03-31 19:54:15
I bought some glasses from japan coming to the US. How do obtain the drop ball certificate for US customs. They're Jins brand which have a US website but idk if they'll have the certificate for the japan glasses. Does the shipper pack them or does the shipping company provide them. They're shipping by UPS. submitted by /u/shadowvenom1325 [link] [comments]
Ball drop certificate
people_culture · 2026-03-31 19:54:15
I bought some glasses from japan coming to the US. How do obtain the drop ball certificate for US customs. They're Jins brand which have a US website but idk if they'll have the certificate for the japan glasses. Does the shipper pack them or does the shipping company provide ...
DHShipbuilding hits 2026 order target in Q1
route_disruption · 2026-03-31 17:30:34
DHShipbuilding has achieved its 2026 annual order target in the first quarter. The company secured 12 Suezmax crude oil tanker orders, ranking first globally in this segment. Strong demand and record pricing On March 30, DHShipbuilding signed a contract with an Oceania-based s...
Chiyoda, NYK, KNCC Target Global CCS Value Chain Development
ports_congestion · 2026-03-31 10:37:13
Chiyoda Corporation, NYK Line and Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers (KNCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects globally.Under the agreement, the companies will work together to expand CCS business opportunities in Jap...
Chiyoda, NYK, KNCC Target Global CCS Value Chain Development
people_culture · 2026-03-31 10:37:13
Chiyoda Corporation, NYK Line and Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers (KNCC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects globally…
Port congestion shock: BALLSTAVIKEN
ports_congestion · 2026-03-31 02:00:00
Internal snapshot model detected a congestion shock at BALLSTAVIKEN.
Rough Estimate on How Much This Would Cost to Ship?
reddit:r/shipping · 2026-03-30 03:31:59
Hello! My friend left me with a bunch of his stuff. He wants to see if shipping it to him is a viable option. I have never shipped anything of this sort before. How much would this cost overall to properly package and ship out to him? Distance-wise, we live on opposite ends of the state and it is a 7 hour drive between us. I don't need an exact, just a rough eyeballed estimate to see if it is even worth attempting. s
USS Tripoli Arrives In Middle East
gCaptain · 2026-03-29 00:23:21
By Dan Williams, Kateryna Kadabashy and Dana Khraiche Mar 28, 2026 (Bloomberg) —Houthi militants launched ballistic missiles at Israel on Saturday morning, marking their entry into the month-long Iran war that...
Port congestion shock: BALLSTAVIKEN
ports_congestion · 2026-03-28 21:00:00
Internal snapshot model detected a congestion shock at BALLSTAVIKEN.
Port congestion shock: BALLSTAVIKEN
ports_congestion · 2026-03-27 21:00:00
Internal snapshot model detected a congestion shock at BALLSTAVIKEN.
Port congestion shock: BALLSTAVIKEN
ports_congestion · 2026-03-27 05:00:00
Internal snapshot model detected a congestion shock at BALLSTAVIKEN.
Port congestion shock: BALLSTAVIKEN
ports_congestion · 2026-03-27 01:00:00
Internal snapshot model detected a congestion shock at BALLSTAVIKEN.
HD Korea Shipbuilding to Sell Shipyard Construction Methods Globally - 조선일보
people_culture · 2026-03-25 05:49:39
HD Korea Shipbuilding to Sell Shipyard Construction Methods Globally 조선일보
HD Korea Shipbuilding to Sell Shipyard Construction Methods Globally - chosun.com
people_culture · 2026-03-25 05:49:39
HD Korea Shipbuilding to Sell Shipyard Construction Methods Globally chosun.com
HD Korea Shipbuilding to Sell Shipyard Expertise Globally - 조선일보
people_culture · 2026-03-25 05:49:39
HD Korea Shipbuilding to Sell Shipyard Expertise Globally 조선일보
HD Korea Shipbuilding to Sell Shipyard Construction Methods Globally - 조선일보
people_culture · 2026-03-25 05:49:39
HD Korea Shipbuilding to Sell Shipyard Construction Methods Globally 조선일보
Ant tips on bringing license out of continuity?
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-24 21:40:42
I have a uscg 2mate unlimited/1600ton master license in continuity. I had stcw 95 and last had an active license in 2013. My twic is expired. If I wanted to renew and have a license for deep sea use, what classes do I need to take, specifically stcw? Are there any others as well I am not aware of? is the test still sufficient as a substitute for no recent sea time? thanks! submitted by /u/mercury-ballistic [link] [co
Regulators Push Back on Shipping Surcharges as Hormuz Disruption Ripples Globally - gCaptain
people_culture · 2026-03-24 14:46:59
Regulators Push Back on Shipping Surcharges as Hormuz Disruption Ripples Globally gCaptain
Regulators Push Back on Shipping Surcharges as Hormuz Disruption Ripples Globally
ports_congestion · 2026-03-24 14:29:36
Indian shipping regulators and related authorities seem to be keeping a close watch on ongoing supply chain dynamics for export trades as ocean carriers arguably tend to profiteer from capacity disruption, especially in a larger crisis situation.
Regulators Push Back on Shipping Surcharges as Hormuz Disruption Ripples Globally
gCaptain · 2026-03-24 14:29:36
Indian shipping regulators and related authorities seem to be keeping a close watch on ongoing supply chain dynamics for export trades as ocean carriers arguably tend to profiteer from capacity disruption, especially in a larger crisis situation.
Russia Expands Dark Fleet of LNG Carriers
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-23 22:00:58
Three 20-year-old liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers were recently sold to a newly formed company in Türkiye, with two subsequently reflagged to Sierra Leone, a ship registry favored by Russia’s dark fleet. Two of the vessels are currently sailing around the Cape of Good Hope in ballast and are expected to bunker at Port Elizabeth ...
Diego Garcia strike resets the threat calculus for shipping infrastructure
ports_congestion · 2026-03-23 13:00:04
Iran’s ballistic missile salvos against the US base reaching targets 4,000 kilometres away expose every major port and logistics hub across the Indian Ocean to a category of risk the industry had not previously priced. The post Diego Garcia strike resets the threat calculus fo...
Port congestion shock: BALLSTAVIKEN
ports_congestion · 2026-03-22 17:00:00
Internal snapshot model detected a congestion shock at BALLSTAVIKEN.
X-posted from /r/submarines Oil Tanker Sub... Wild question here:
reddit:r/shipping · 2026-03-21 04:58:39
If there were just a few dozen of these, couldnt they ferry oil through the Persian Gulf and Hormuz straight? (Transfer, add ballast, rinse and repeat) submitted by /u/IVEMIND [link] [comments]
No new vessel crossings recorded in the Strait of Hormuz today
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-20 17:10:39
Transit activity through the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively at a standstill on 20 March, with no new vessel crossings recorded at the time of writing, according to MarineTraffic data. This follows the already limited activity observed in recent days, with movements largely restricted to sanctioned, ballast voyages and no resumption of regular commercial traffic through the chokepoint. submitted by /u/MarineTra
Strait of Hormuz traffic near standstill
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-19 16:21:47
Transit activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely constrained, with only four vessel movements recorded over the past two days — 3 crude oil tankers and one LPG carrier — according to MarineTraffic data. All vessels are sanctioned and were sailing in ballast, with movements recorded only in the east-to-west direction, underscoring the ongoing disruption to normal maritime flows through this critical
Washington Just Declared War on China’s Shipyards: 3 Stocks That Could Benefit
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-19 12:44:56
For years, investors have been trained to look for the “next big thing” in software. Faster chips. Smarter models. Better prompts. But the real pivot showing up in policy is brutally analog: steel, dry docks, welders, nuclear reactors, and shipyards. Because the uncomfortable truth is now being said out loud in official documents: the U.S. produces less than 1% of commercial ships globally, while China produces r
Iranian ballistic missiles were intercepted by Greek Patriot systems in Saudi Arabia
reddit:r/worldnews · 2026-03-19 11:40:09
submitted by /u/FantasticQuartet [link] [comments]
2022 parallels: Iran oil shock ’likely shorter but more globally disruptive’
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-19 11:00:27
The Middle East conflict and escalating rhetoric around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent crude above $100, raising the risk of a broader supply shock that BCA Research says could echo, but surpass, the turbulence of 2022. BCA Chief Strategist Jeremie Peloso wrote in a note to clients on Monday that “parallels with 2022 ...
Strait of Hormuz disruption raises iron ore costs
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-18 22:00:39
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing vessel supply to tighten globally through indirect mechanisms, such as war risk surcharges and insurance withdrawal. The disruption of the strait, through which around 20% of global oil and LNG transit, has triggered a cascading shock to energy-intensive industries. This has sharply increased dry bulk shipping ...
Washington Just Declared War on China’s Shipyards: 3 Stocks That Could Benefit
reddit:r/Warships · 2026-03-18 15:30:35
For years, investors have been trained to look for the “next big thing” in software. Faster chips. Smarter models. Better prompts. But the real pivot showing up in policy is brutally analog: steel, dry docks, welders, nuclear reactors, and shipyards. Because the uncomfortable truth is now being said out loud in official documents: the U.S. produces less than 1% of commercial ships globally, while China produces r
Researchers expose hack that could hand attackers full control of ship’s engine, navigation and power
Splash247 · 2026-03-18 06:50:28
Maritime cybersecurity researchers have revealed a series of critical vulnerabilities in a widely used maritime IoT platform that would allow a remote attacker to seize complete control of a vessel’s propulsion, navigation, electrical power, ballast, steering, and fire safety systems – entirely from a web browser. Singapore-based research team Rudra published the findings this week, …
Clean Tankers Reposition West as Hormuz Stays Shut
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-15 22:00:58
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to reshape clean tanker positioning, with LR2s the most exposed due to their heavy reliance on West-of-Hormuz employment. In response, a growing number of LR2 and MR2 vessels are ballasting from the Pacific to the Atlantic Basin as employment opportunities in the Middle East and ...