Ship Tracking Guide - Page 3 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

STE92VE · 12-17-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cycler

That post you gave me wasnt to helpful. I did a ED and turned in my car in Munich on November 30th. Therefore Im not sure how to locate the car at this time since my dealer keeps saying the car is off the radar, so Im not sure what ship its on. Is there anyway to contact BMW directly and see where my car is? If not well then I guess I have to wait it out.

Now that you mentioned ED, I don't believe that you can identify the ship as you can with a new car delivery. If your dealer is coming up empty, I guess you will have to wait it out.

cycler · 12-17-2007, 12:46 PM

Thanks for your help anyway. Oh and by the way the post that you ripped as being a "Monday morning post" was actually written Sunday night. LOL.

STE92VE · 12-17-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cycler

Thanks for your help anyway. Oh and by the way the post that you ripped as being a "Monday morning post" was actually written Sunday night. LOL.

But I didn't read it until Monday AM...

Enjoy your car when you 2 get reunited.

cycler · 12-17-2007, 03:15 PM

Ok found out my car is on the Patriot due to arrive 12-24. Most likely I wont get it till after new years though

macd1995 · 12-24-2007, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cycler

Ok found out my car is on the Patriot due to arrive 12-24. Most likely I wont get it till after new years though

Hmm.. Did your CA tell you this? I dropped mine off in Paris on the 29th of November, and I have no idea when it will be shipped... I emailed my CA on Friday, but I am still waiting to hear from him.

So I'm curious.. how did you figure out when your car is being shipped? I've tried Harms, but they gave me a number in Cali, and that company really had no clue... at all. I understand a drop off in Munich would be expedited when compared to a Paris drop off... but I hope mine will be delivered sometime in Jan.

Thanks,
Dale

snipersix · 02-18-2008, 09:58 PM

I can see these trackers are for the US. Is there any tracking site, I can go to, to track my new bmw on transit heading to canada?

STE92VE · 02-18-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by snipersix

I can see these trackers are for the US. Is there any tracking site, I can go to, to track my new bmw on transit heading to canada?

As long as you know the ship name, you can track it across the Atlantic from Bremerhaven to Halifax.

yankis · 03-07-2008, 08:41 PM

How do you know which ship it is on? Today was the the first day that on the BMW OWNER's CIRCLE Page it says "EN ROUTE". How accurate is that?

STE92VE · 03-07-2008, 11:09 PM

Wait 24-48 hours and then enter your VIN on the WW website to find out what ship you're on.

svtfast · 08-21-2008, 11:47 AM

Is there any way to track the ship once it hits the US? Mine is on the Fidelio and it was left NY on its way to SC then to GA. Sailwx only shows its position at 0600 on 18 August in the Atlantic.

STE92VE · 08-25-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by svtfast

Is there any way to track the ship once it hits the US? Mine is on the Fidelio and it was left NY on its way to SC then to GA. Sailwx only shows its position at 0600 on 18 August in the Atlantic.

Yes....once it gets close to shore, use http://www.aislive.com/

I just updated the first post. As discussed previously, Sailwx relies on ships reporting their position and sea conditions on a voluntary basis. AIS is a required ship position locater but is only effective near shore.

dpratt34 · 06-16-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by STE92VE

Earlier in this post I mentioned another AIS based website. http://www.aislive.com/ It is a global AIS tracking service that provides real-time information. It can be used for ports all over the world. The reason why you should not use it from the time your ship leaves Bremerhaven is that you need to register for a free trial which gives you only 2 weeks access to the subscriber area. This is iimportant for those whose ships are going to ports not offered to the non-registered user or their voyage is longer than 14 days.
There also seems to be a lag in the time you first register and when you get your sign-in information. Remember to completely fill in the form.

I registered for the free trial, but they wanted to ask me a bunch of questions about how I was going to use the website. They were kind of rude stating that the trial was for companies or people intending to buy the software. Isn't that the point of all trials?

Anyway, I told them to buzz off. I only have a week to go before she docks, and I think I can make it that long without knowing an exact location.

STE92VE · 06-16-2009, 02:36 PM

Check this site:

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/

I just used it to track my ED E90 when it got within range. It should work for you.

I'll update the guide

Grentz · 06-16-2009, 03:26 PM

Another good one I have been impressed with is http://aprs.fi/

E90RWC · 06-18-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Grentz

Another good one I have been impressed with is http://aprs.fi/

Found this one searching through Google. HELLA SICK

AlbinoSnail · 06-19-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by STE92VE

Check this site:

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/

I just used it to track my ED E90 when it got within range. It should work for you.

I'll update the guide

This one is nice. Like I really need another tracking site to be addicted to....

BMW Jet · 11-13-2009, 04:01 AM

I am trying to locate the ship and http://www.marinetraffic.com helped me a lot.
I also just found out another website, maybe it can help you guys:

http://www.vesseltracker.com

MainDeck · 02-21-2011, 03:31 PM

Man, that all sucks so bad. That would drive me crazy. The websites are pretty cool, but I doubt I would use them often. Right now I am a poor college student. I'll pass them along to my dad though.
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jparker587 · 06-06-2011, 02:52 AM

It is important to know the best way for shipping an item. I am sure this will help the shipper locate your area. How about providing a map or sketch. I think this will help.

ylincooper · 11-08-2011, 02:50 AM

Can someone please help me track the vessel, Starlight Ace?

DCwell3er · 11-10-2011, 08:07 AM

Got my 2011 e90 ordered, it has been built and for the last (maybe) two weeks it has been at "Your vehicle has left the plant and is ready to ship." I can't wait to see her!

liborio · 11-11-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DCwell3er

Got my 2011 e90 ordered, it has been built and for the last (maybe) two weeks it has been at "Your vehicle has left the plant and is ready to ship." I can't wait to see her!

You should join us over here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=592064

We're all waiting for the same boat I bet.

02-18-2008, 09:58 PM	#50
snipersix Brigadier General Drives: 2008 328i Sedan Montego Blue Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coquitlam, bc Posts: 3,520 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 328i [0.00]	I can see these trackers are for the US. Is there any tracking site, I can go to, to track my new bmw on transit heading to canada? __________________ Retired: \|2008 328i Sedan\|Montego Blue\|AT\|Nav/Idrive\|PDC\|Xenon Headlights\| Black Leatherette Seats, Silver trim\| COTM April 2010 Mods:PIAA, H&R Sport, Blacklines, BBS LM-R, Eisenman Race Quad Exhaust , Koni yellows, Full Mtech, Gloss Black Vinyl Roof

03-07-2008, 11:09 PM	#53
STE92VE STEVIL Empire Drives: E92 328i 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 6,157 iTrader: (0)	Wait 24-48 hours and then enter your VIN on the WW website to find out what ship you're on. __________________ HIS: 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 HERS: 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP/ZCW/Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09

06-16-2009, 02:36 PM	#57
STE92VE STEVIL Empire Drives: E92 328i 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 6,157 iTrader: (0)	Check this site: http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/ I just used it to track my ED E90 when it got within range. It should work for you. I'll update the guide __________________ HIS: 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 HERS: 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP/ZCW/Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09

06-16-2009, 03:26 PM	#58
Grentz Private Drives: 335d, e46 M3 Conv. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	Another good one I have been impressed with is http://aprs.fi/ __________________ 03' e46 M3 Convert. - JB/Black 09' e90 335d - JB/Black

02-21-2011, 03:31 PM	#62
MainDeck New Member Drives: 1988 E24 6 Series Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Man, that all sucks so bad. That would drive me crazy. The websites are pretty cool, but I doubt I would use them often. Right now I am a poor college student. I'll pass them along to my dad though. __________________ Used Car Guy Indianapolis car loan Spawn of the Devil funny facebook status Last edited by MainDeck; 04-22-2012 at 07:50 PM.

12-17-2007, 12:46 PM	#46
cycler Major General Drives: 2010 E92 Msport and 07 Big Dog Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 8,037 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your help anyway. Oh and by the way the post that you ripped as being a "Monday morning post" was actually written Sunday night. LOL.

12-17-2007, 03:15 PM	#48
cycler Major General Drives: 2010 E92 Msport and 07 Big Dog Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 8,037 iTrader: (0)	Ok found out my car is on the Patriot due to arrive 12-24. Most likely I wont get it till after new years though

03-07-2008, 08:41 PM	#52
yankis Freelance Photographer Drives: MW E93 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 270 iTrader: (0)	How do you know which ship it is on? Today was the the first day that on the BMW OWNER's CIRCLE Page it says "EN ROUTE". How accurate is that?

08-21-2008, 11:47 AM	#54
svtfast Captain Drives: 335i Space/Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Gordon, GA Posts: 814 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Coupe [0.00]	Is there any way to track the ship once it hits the US? Mine is on the Fidelio and it was left NY on its way to SC then to GA. Sailwx only shows its position at 0600 on 18 August in the Atlantic.

11-13-2009, 04:01 AM	#61
BMW Jet BMW addict Drives: AW 2006 330i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SS Posts: 254 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [5.00]	I am trying to locate the ship and http://www.marinetraffic.com helped me a lot. I also just found out another website, maybe it can help you guys: http://www.vesseltracker.com

06-06-2011, 02:52 AM	#63
jparker587 Registered Drives: HONDA CIVIC Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	It is important to know the best way for shipping an item. I am sure this will help the shipper locate your area. How about providing a map or sketch. I think this will help. __________________ Online coupon club

11-08-2011, 02:50 AM	#64
ylincooper Lieutenant Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SOFLA =) Posts: 599 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [0.50]	Can someone please help me track the vessel, Starlight Ace?

11-10-2011, 08:07 AM	#65
DCwell3er Private First Class Drives: 2011 E90 LCI Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Warrensburg, Missouri Posts: 103 iTrader: (0)	Got my 2011 e90 ordered, it has been built and for the last (maybe) two weeks it has been at "Your vehicle has left the plant and is ready to ship." I can't wait to see her! __________________ Enjoying life! Missing the warmth of the 305.

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