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POLARTanker · IMO 9292216

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POLAR is currently under way in the East China Sea, at 32.0272° N, 123.0063° E, making 0.4 knots on a course of 87°. It is sailing from INCHEON to NANJING with an ETA of 4 Aug 2026, 16:01 UTC. AIS position received 9 Aug 2026, 03:45 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.4 kn
Speed
87.0°
/ 97°
Course / Heading
8.7 m
Static Draught
7.7 m
Current Draught
ATD
Aug 3, 2026, 09:06 UTC
ETA
Aug 4, 2026, 16:01 UTC
From
INCHEON
To
NANJING

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INCHEONKRINC
ATD
09:06 UTCAug 3, 2026
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NANJINGCNNKG
ETA
16:01 UTCAug 4, 2026
POLAR

POLAR

Identity

Tanker
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9292216
IMO Number
255626000
MMSI
CQCL
Call Sign

Specifications

205 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
Year Built
42,854 t
Deadweight
35,853 t
Gross Tonnage
9,787 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of INCHEON
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Destination Port
Port of NANJING
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About POLAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

POLAR — Tanker

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 35,853 GT, and a dead weight of 42,854 tonnes, POLAR is a tanker registered under the Portugal flag. The vessel is owned by LAEISZ REEDEREI - ROSTOCK, GERMANY, built by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

POLAR route and voyage history

POLAR is currently on a voyage from INCHEON to NANJING with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-04T16:01:00Z. The live route and current course of POLAR 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

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

  • MMSI: 255626000
  • IMO: 9292216
  • Call sign: CQCL
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is POLAR right now?+
POLAR is currently under way in the East China Sea. It is sailing from INCHEON to NANJING with an ETA of 4 Aug 2026, 16:01 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 POLAR?+
POLAR broadcasts MMSI 255626000 and is registered as IMO 9292216, with call sign CQCL. 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 POLAR?+
POLAR is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the PT 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 PT flag list at /flag/pt.
How can I see the live position of POLAR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from POLAR 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 POLAR'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 POLAR?+
POLAR is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, POLAR 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. POLAR has a gross tonnage of 35,853 GT.

POLAR — Key Facts

MMSI
255626000
IMO number
9292216
Call sign
CQCL
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
PT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.4 knots
Course over ground
87.0°
Heading
97°
Last known position
32.0272°, 123.0063°
Destination
NANJING
ETA
2026-08-04T16:01:00Z
Departure port
INCHEON
Actual time of departure
2026-08-03T09:06:00Z
Current draught
7.7 m
Maximum static draught
8.7 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
35853
Dead weight
42854 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-09T03:45:00Z