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LINKEN — Tanker · IMO 9733351

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LINKEN is currently under way in the Bay of Biscay, at 43.5666° N, 9.7391° W, making 13.1 knots on a course of 27°. It is sailing from EL DEKHEILA to ANTWERP with an ETA of 10 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 10:33 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.1 kn
Speed
27.0°
/ 26°
Course / Heading
6.9 m
Static Draught
6.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
01:42 UTCOct 28, 2026
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ANTWERPBEANR
ETA
00:00 UTCNov 10, 2026
LINKEN

LINKEN

Identity

Tanker
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9733351
IMO Number
257780000
MMSI
LAXB8
Call Sign

Specifications

144 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
2001-01-01
Year Built
1,903 t
Deadweight
1,706 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SEKWANG HEAVY INDUSTRIES MOKPO - MOKPO, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About LINKEN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

LINKEN — Tanker

Built in 2001, with a gross tonnage of 1,706 GT, and a dead weight of 1,903 tonnes, LINKEN is a tanker registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is owned by FARSTAD SHIPPING - AALESUND, NORWAY, built by SEKWANG HEAVY INDUSTRIES MOKPO - MOKPO, SOUTH KOREA.

LINKEN route and voyage history

LINKEN is currently on a voyage from EL DEKHEILA to ANTWERP with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z. The live route and current course of LINKEN 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

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

  • MMSI: 257780000
  • IMO: 9733351
  • Call sign: LAXB8
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LINKEN right now?

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LINKEN is currently under way in the Bay of Biscay. It is sailing from EL DEKHEILA to ANTWERP with an ETA of 10 Nov 2026, 00:00 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 LINKEN?

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LINKEN broadcasts MMSI 257780000 and is registered as IMO 9733351, with call sign LAXB8 . 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 LINKEN?

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LINKEN 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 LINKEN?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from LINKEN 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 LINKEN's position updated?

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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 LINKEN?

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LINKEN is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, LINKEN 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. LINKEN has a gross tonnage of 1,706 GT.

LINKEN — Key Facts

MMSI
257780000
IMO number
9733351
Call sign
LAXB8
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.1 knots
Course over ground
27.0°
Heading
26°
Last known position
43.5666°, -9.7391°
Destination
ANTWERP
ETA
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
Departure port
EL DEKHEILA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-28T01:42:00Z
Current draught
6.8 m
Maximum static draught
6.9 m
Year built
2001-01-01
Gross tonnage
1706
Dead weight
1903 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T10:33:00Z