How do I go about finding my ship's call sign for the ocean weather site? I am on the Tanabata - is anybody else on this voyage an have you learned our call sign yet?

 

Call sign for the tanabata is WCZ5535.

Pebble.
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Our MINI is in the Tabanata as well since last Thursday.

I have checked the Oceanwether.com site and haven't seen the ships location yet. Anyone?

 

You will only get a position if the ship reports weather. I don't know if it has to or not. If you look at the observation data page you will see that some report every hour. If the Tanabata does not report weather we will not know where it is.

I know it won't make it get here any faster but I'd love to know my Mini's ocean location!

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Pebble.

 

I guess if we never hear the Tanabata's location, then it means it didn't run into any weather...which means our ship is safer! I'd rather our (huge, massive, heavy) ship not run into any possible delays and not see it on the site... you know? It still would be nice, though

 

According to the shipping site I am also on the Tanabata, but the mini site has me listed as awaiting transport. Is this the same with you guys or (heaven forbid) did I miss the boat

 

The owner's lounge will continue to show awaiting transport until your Mini reaches it's port and is taken off the ship. You can always call the toll free 866-ASK-MINI number for the latest info on your baby. I'm sure it's safe on the Tanabata. Mine is on the Tanabata and gets off in Charleston. It won't be long now! :smile:

 

Thanks I feel much better now.
Mine gets off in Charleston as well and I can't wait!

 

Yes, I'm sure im on the Tanabata but I also show awaiting transport.

I think the text that goes with the stages is a little out of sync with what's happening.

My mini also leaves the ship in Charlestown SC.

Pebbble.
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Yep, same here. the owner's lounge still shows our car as being on "Awaiting Transport" status, yet it was loaded on the Tabanata last Thursday.

Why can't they update the status to "In Route"?

 

What is the site that tells you what boat your MINI is on?

Joe

 

Go to

This Page

And track by Auto.

Type in the last 7 digits of your VIN.

The search takes a while, 30 secods or so. But it should give you info. You can then use the rest of the web site to find voyage dates ship names etc.

Pebble.
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Oops. A secod is a type of fish. I meant to type that!

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It worked!

My Cooper was delivered into New York City today by the Don Juan. Another week or so and I'll be on the road.

Thanks for your help.

Joe