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HAPPY KESTREL — Tanker · IMO 9543043

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World map showing the last known position of HAPPY KESTREL at 35° 41.003' N, 129° 52.582' E
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HAPPY KESTREL is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 35.6834° N, 129.8764° E, making 1.7 knots on a course of 230°. It is sailing from ULSAN to ULSAN with an ETA of 27 Aug 2026, 08:05 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 11:51 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
1.7 kn
Speed
230.0°
/ 123°
Course / Heading
6.4 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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South Korea flag
ULSANKRUSN
ATD
08:05 UTCAug 27, 2026
South Korea flag
ULSANKRUSN
ETA
08:05 UTCAug 27, 2026
HAPPY KESTREL

HAPPY KESTREL

Identity

Tanker
Type
Denmark flagDK
Flag
9543043
IMO Number
219221000
MMSI
OYHQ2
Call Sign

Specifications

142 m × 22 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
15,206 t
Deadweight
12,819 t
Gross Tonnage
6,100 kW
Engine Power
NANTONG SINOPACIFIC OFFSHORE & ENGINEERING - QIDONG, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About HAPPY KESTREL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HAPPY KESTREL — Tanker

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 12,819 GT, and a dead weight of 15,206 tonnes, HAPPY KESTREL is a tanker registered under the Denmark flag. The vessel is owned by FILFLA - PUTEAUX, FRANCE, built by NANTONG SINOPACIFIC OFFSHORE & ENGINEERING - QIDONG, CHINA.

HAPPY KESTREL route and voyage history

HAPPY KESTREL is currently on a voyage from ULSAN to ULSAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-27T08:05:00Z. The live route and current course of HAPPY KESTREL 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

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

  • MMSI: 219221000
  • IMO: 9543043
  • Call sign: OYHQ2
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Denmark

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HAPPY KESTREL right now?+
HAPPY KESTREL is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from ULSAN to ULSAN with an ETA of 27 Aug 2026, 08:05 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 HAPPY KESTREL?+
HAPPY KESTREL broadcasts MMSI 219221000 and is registered as IMO 9543043, with call sign OYHQ2. 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 HAPPY KESTREL?+
HAPPY KESTREL is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the DK 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 DK flag list at /flag/dk.
How can I see the live position of HAPPY KESTREL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HAPPY KESTREL 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 HAPPY KESTREL's position updated?+
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 HAPPY KESTREL?+
HAPPY KESTREL is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, HAPPY KESTREL 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. HAPPY KESTREL has a gross tonnage of 12,819 GT.

HAPPY KESTREL — Key Facts

MMSI
219221000
IMO number
9543043
Call sign
OYHQ2
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
DK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
1.7 knots
Course over ground
230.0°
Heading
123°
Last known position
35.6834°, 129.8764°
Destination
ULSAN
ETA
2026-08-27T08:05:00Z
Departure port
ULSAN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-27T08:05:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
6.4 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
12819
Dead weight
15206 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T11:51:00Z