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OPAL LEADER — Other · IMO 9318498

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OPAL LEADER is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 24.4089° S, 53.8040° E, making 16.8 knots on a course of 232°. It is sailing from LAEM CHABANG to DURBAN with an ETA of 10 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 18:24 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
16.8 kn
Speed
232.0°
/ 232°
Course / Heading
7.3 m
Static Draught
8.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
19:04 UTCOct 26, 2026
South Africa flag
DURBANZADUR
ETA
04:00 UTCNov 10, 2026
OPAL LEADER

OPAL LEADER

Identity

Other
Type
Bahamas flagBS
Flag
9318498
IMO Number
309285000
MMSI
C6VT8
Call Sign

Specifications

176 m × 31 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
12,300 t
Deadweight
40,986 t
Gross Tonnage
12,640 kW
Engine Power
ULJANIK SHIPYARD - PULA, CROATIA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About OPAL LEADER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

OPAL LEADER — Vessel

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 40,986 GT, and a dead weight of 12,300 tonnes, OPAL LEADER is a maritime vessel registered under the Bahamas flag. The vessel is owned by NYK LINE - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by ULJANIK SHIPYARD - PULA, CROATIA.

OPAL LEADER route and voyage history

OPAL LEADER is currently on a voyage from LAEM CHABANG to DURBAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-10T04:00:00Z. The live route and current course of OPAL LEADER 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

OPAL LEADER is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as OPAL LEADER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

  • MMSI: 309285000
  • IMO: 9318498
  • Call sign: C6VT8
  • Flag state: Bahamas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is OPAL LEADER right now?

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OPAL LEADER is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from LAEM CHABANG to DURBAN with an ETA of 10 Nov 2026, 04:00 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 OPAL LEADER?

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OPAL LEADER broadcasts MMSI 309285000 and is registered as IMO 9318498, with call sign C6VT8. 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 OPAL LEADER?

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OPAL LEADER is a maritime vessel registered under the BS flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full BS flag list at /flag/bs.

How can I see the live position of OPAL LEADER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from OPAL LEADER 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 OPAL LEADER'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 OPAL LEADER?

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OPAL LEADER is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page. OPAL LEADER has a gross tonnage of 40,986 GT.

OPAL LEADER — Key Facts

MMSI
309285000
IMO number
9318498
Call sign
C6VT8
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
BS
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
16.8 knots
Course over ground
232.0°
Heading
232°
Last known position
-24.4089°, 53.8040°
Destination
DURBAN
ETA
2026-11-10T04:00:00Z
Departure port
LAEM CHABANG
Actual time of departure
2026-10-26T19:04:00Z
Current draught
8.7 m
Maximum static draught
7.3 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
40986
Dead weight
12300 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T18:24:00Z