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YM VENUS — Tanker · IMO 9291585

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YM VENUS is currently under way in the Bay of Biscay, at 46.1630° N, 7.7478° W, making 11.8 knots on a course of 28°. It is sailing from AUGUSTA to ROTTERDAM with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 20:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 10:41 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.8 kn
Speed
28.0°
/ 347°
Course / Heading
4.2 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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AUGUSTAITAUG
ATD
11:15 UTCOct 30, 2026
ETA
20:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
YM VENUS

YM VENUS

Identity

Tanker
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
9291585
IMO Number
215826000
MMSI
9HCB8
Call Sign

Specifications

105 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
Year Built
5,846 t
Deadweight
3,906 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MARMARA YARD YARIMCA - YARIMCA, TURKEY
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About YM VENUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

YM VENUS — Tanker

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 3,906 GT, and a dead weight of 5,846 tonnes, YM VENUS is a tanker registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by CHEMFLEET SHIPPING - ISTANBUL, TURKEY, built by MARMARA YARD YARIMCA - YARIMCA, TURKEY.

YM VENUS route and voyage history

YM VENUS is currently on a voyage from AUGUSTA to ROTTERDAM with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T20:00:00Z. The live route and current course of YM VENUS are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

YM VENUS is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as YM VENUS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 215826000
  • IMO: 9291585
  • Call sign: 9HCB8
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is YM VENUS right now?

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YM VENUS is currently under way in the Bay of Biscay. It is sailing from AUGUSTA to ROTTERDAM with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 20:00 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

What are the identifiers for YM VENUS?

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YM VENUS broadcasts MMSI 215826000 and is registered as IMO 9291585, with call sign 9HCB8. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.

What type of ship is YM VENUS?

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YM VENUS is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the MT flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full MT flag list at /flag/mt.

How can I see the live position of YM VENUS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from YM VENUS above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.

How often is YM VENUS's position updated?

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AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.

What class is YM VENUS?

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YM VENUS is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, YM VENUS sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. YM VENUS has a gross tonnage of 3,906 GT.

YM VENUS — Key Facts

MMSI
215826000
IMO number
9291585
Call sign
9HCB8
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.8 knots
Course over ground
28.0°
Heading
347°
Last known position
46.1630°, -7.7478°
Destination
ROTTERDAM
ETA
2026-11-08T20:00:00Z
Departure port
AUGUSTA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-30T11:15:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.2 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
3906
Dead weight
5846 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T10:41:00Z