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BOW OPTIMA — Tanker · IMO 9818541

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World map showing the last known position of BOW OPTIMA at 22° 31.941' N, 120° 18.630' E
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Current PositionLive

BOW OPTIMA is currently moored in the South China Sea, at 22.5324° N, 120.3105° E. It is sailing from ONSAN to KAOHSIUNG with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 07:43 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:01 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
333.0°
/ 323°
Course / Heading
10.8 m
Static Draught
10.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

South Korea flag
ONSANKRONS
ATD
15:23 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
07:43 UTCSep 8, 2026
BOW OPTIMA

BOW OPTIMA

Identity

Tanker
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9818541
IMO Number
257525000
MMSI
LAGA8
Call Sign

Specifications

183 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of ONSAN
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Destination Port
Port of KAOHSIUNG
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About BOW OPTIMA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BOW OPTIMA — Tanker

BOW OPTIMA is a tanker registered under the Norway flag.

BOW OPTIMA route and voyage history

BOW OPTIMA is currently on a voyage from ONSAN to KAOHSIUNG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T07:43:00Z. The live route and current course of BOW OPTIMA 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 BOW OPTIMA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 257525000
  • IMO: 9818541
  • Call sign: LAGA8
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BOW OPTIMA right now?+
BOW OPTIMA is currently moored in the South China Sea, within the Taiwan Strait. It is sailing from ONSAN to KAOHSIUNG with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 07:43 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 BOW OPTIMA?+
BOW OPTIMA broadcasts MMSI 257525000 and is registered as IMO 9818541, with call sign LAGA8. 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 BOW OPTIMA?+
BOW OPTIMA is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the NO 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 NO flag list at /flag/no.
How can I see the live position of BOW OPTIMA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BOW OPTIMA 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 BOW OPTIMA'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 BOW OPTIMA?+
As a tanker, BOW OPTIMA 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.

BOW OPTIMA — Key Facts

MMSI
257525000
IMO number
9818541
Call sign
LAGA8
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
333.0°
Heading
323°
Last known position
22.5324°, 120.3105°
Destination
KAOHSIUNG
ETA
2026-09-08T07:43:00Z
Departure port
ONSAN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T15:23:00Z
Current draught
10.5 m
Maximum static draught
10.8 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:01:55Z