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HERCULES SUN — Tanker · IMO 9916147

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World map showing the last known position of HERCULES SUN at 36° 5.907' N, 5° 24.728' W
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HERCULES SUN was last reported in the Mediterranean Sea, at 36.0984° N, 5.4121° W.

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HERCULES SUN

HERCULES SUN

Identity

Tanker
Type
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Flag
9916147
IMO Number
256173000
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About HERCULES SUN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HERCULES SUN — Tanker

HERCULES SUN is a tanker registered under the Malta flag.

HERCULES SUN route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from HERCULES SUN is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of HERCULES SUN 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

Vessels in the same class as HERCULES SUN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 256173000
  • IMO: 9916147
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HERCULES SUN right now?+
HERCULES SUN was last reported in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Strait of Gibraltar. 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 HERCULES SUN?+
HERCULES SUN broadcasts MMSI 256173000 and is registered as IMO 9916147. 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 HERCULES SUN?+
HERCULES SUN 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 HERCULES SUN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HERCULES SUN 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 HERCULES SUN'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 HERCULES SUN?+
As a tanker, HERCULES SUN 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.

HERCULES SUN — Key Facts

MMSI
256173000
IMO number
9916147
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MT
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
36.0984°, -5.4121°