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CAPTAIN MICHAEL — Tanker · IMO 9531480

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World map showing the last known position of CAPTAIN MICHAEL at 25° 30.918' N, 54° 55.489' E
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CAPTAIN MICHAEL is currently at anchor in the Persian Gulf, at 25.5153° N, 54.9248° E. It is sailing from DUBAI ANCH to DUBAI ANCH with an ETA of 31 Aug 2026, 04:43 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:25 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
288.0°
/ 282°
Course / Heading
16 m
Static Draught
16 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
13:55 UTCMar 25, 2026
ETA
04:43 UTCAug 31, 2026
CAPTAIN MICHAEL

CAPTAIN MICHAEL

Identity

Tanker
Type
Greece flagGR
Flag
9531480
IMO Number
241080000
MMSI
SVBF2
Call Sign

Specifications

274 m × 48 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
157,648 t
Deadweight
81,427 t
Gross Tonnage
25,320 kW
Engine Power
SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of DUBAI ANCH
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About CAPTAIN MICHAEL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CAPTAIN MICHAEL — Tanker

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 81,427 GT, and a dead weight of 157,648 tonnes, CAPTAIN MICHAEL is a tanker registered under the Greece flag. The vessel is owned by EURONAV SHIPMANAGEMENT HELLAS - ATHENS, GREECE, built by SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA.

CAPTAIN MICHAEL route and voyage history

CAPTAIN MICHAEL is currently on a voyage from DUBAI ANCH to DUBAI ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-31T04:43:00Z. The live route and current course of CAPTAIN MICHAEL 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

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

  • MMSI: 241080000
  • IMO: 9531480
  • Call sign: SVBF2
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Greece

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CAPTAIN MICHAEL right now?+
CAPTAIN MICHAEL is currently at anchor in the Persian Gulf, within the Strait of Hormuz. It is sailing from DUBAI ANCH to DUBAI ANCH with an ETA of 31 Aug 2026, 04:43 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 CAPTAIN MICHAEL?+
CAPTAIN MICHAEL broadcasts MMSI 241080000 and is registered as IMO 9531480, with call sign SVBF2. 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 CAPTAIN MICHAEL?+
CAPTAIN MICHAEL is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the GR 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 GR flag list at /flag/gr.
How can I see the live position of CAPTAIN MICHAEL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CAPTAIN MICHAEL 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 CAPTAIN MICHAEL'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 CAPTAIN MICHAEL?+
CAPTAIN MICHAEL is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, CAPTAIN MICHAEL 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. CAPTAIN MICHAEL has a gross tonnage of 81,427 GT.

CAPTAIN MICHAEL — Key Facts

MMSI
241080000
IMO number
9531480
Call sign
SVBF2
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
GR
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
288.0°
Heading
282°
Last known position
25.5153°, 54.9248°
Destination
DUBAI ANCH
ETA
2026-08-31T04:43:00Z
Departure port
DUBAI ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-03-25T13:55:00Z
Current draught
16 m
Maximum static draught
16 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
81427
Dead weight
157648 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:25:01Z