Question 1

Where is ESSEX STAR right now?

Accepted Answer

ESSEX STAR was last reported in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for ESSEX STAR?

Accepted Answer

ESSEX STAR broadcasts MMSI 256809000 and is registered as IMO 9348297. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is ESSEX STAR?

Accepted Answer

ESSEX STAR 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.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of ESSEX STAR?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ESSEX STAR 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.

Question 5

How often is ESSEX STAR's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is ESSEX STAR?

Accepted Answer

As a tanker, ESSEX STAR 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.

ESSEX STAR — Tanker · IMO 9348297

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