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NQ TULIPA — Tanker · IMO 9312406

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NQ TULIPA is currently under way in the English Channel, at 49.6535° N, 3.8320° W, making 10.3 knots on a course of 238°. It is sailing from RAFNES to SAN CIPRIAN with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 08:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:01 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.3 kn
Speed
238.0°
/ 239°
Course / Heading
5.1 m
Static Draught
7 m
Current Draught

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RAFNESNORAF
ATD
14:17 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
08:00 UTCSep 10, 2026
NQ TULIPA

NQ TULIPA

Identity

Tanker
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
9312406
IMO Number
249502000
MMSI
9HA4269
Call Sign

Specifications

115 m × 19 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
Year Built
8,907 t
Deadweight
5,551 t
Gross Tonnage
3,900 kW
Engine Power
SHITANOE SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of RAFNES
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Destination Port
Port of SAN CIPRIAN
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About NQ TULIPA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NQ TULIPA — Tanker

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 5,551 GT, and a dead weight of 8,907 tonnes, NQ TULIPA is a tanker registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by SANSHO KAIUN - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by SHITANOE SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN.

NQ TULIPA route and voyage history

NQ TULIPA is currently on a voyage from RAFNES to SAN CIPRIAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T08:00:00Z. The live route and current course of NQ TULIPA 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

NQ TULIPA is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as NQ TULIPA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 249502000
  • IMO: 9312406
  • Call sign: 9HA4269
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NQ TULIPA right now?+
NQ TULIPA is currently under way in the English Channel, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from RAFNES to SAN CIPRIAN with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 08:00 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 NQ TULIPA?+
NQ TULIPA broadcasts MMSI 249502000 and is registered as IMO 9312406, with call sign 9HA4269. 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 NQ TULIPA?+
NQ TULIPA 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 NQ TULIPA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NQ TULIPA 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 NQ TULIPA'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 NQ TULIPA?+
NQ TULIPA is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, NQ TULIPA 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. NQ TULIPA has a gross tonnage of 5,551 GT.

NQ TULIPA — Key Facts

MMSI
249502000
IMO number
9312406
Call sign
9HA4269
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.3 knots
Course over ground
238.0°
Heading
239°
Last known position
49.6535°, -3.8320°
Destination
SAN CIPRIAN
ETA
2026-09-10T08:00:00Z
Departure port
RAFNES
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T14:17:00Z
Current draught
7 m
Maximum static draught
5.1 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
5551
Dead weight
8907 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:01:00Z