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DR SARKAS — Cargo · IMO 9222558

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World map showing the last known position of DR SARKAS at 43° 8.878' N, 27° 57.378' E
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DR SARKAS is currently at anchor in the Mediterranean Sea, at 43.1480° N, 27.9563° E. It is sailing from VARNA to VARNA ANCH with an ETA of 7 Aug 2026, 23:46 UTC. AIS position received 9 Aug 2026, 04:03 UTC.

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At Anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 2°
Course / Heading
6 m
Static Draught
9.8 m
Current Draught
ATD
Aug 7, 2026, 23:39 UTC
ETA
Aug 7, 2026, 23:46 UTC
From
VARNA
To
VARNA ANCH

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VARNABGVAR
ATD
23:39 UTCAug 7, 2026
ETA
23:46 UTCAug 7, 2026
DR SARKAS

DR SARKAS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Barbados flagBB
Flag
9222558
IMO Number
314851000
MMSI
8PYO8
Call Sign

Specifications

172 m × 27 m
Length × Breadth
2001-01-01
Year Built
28,290 t
Deadweight
17,859 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NAIKAI SHIPBUILDING SETODA FACTORY - ONOMICHI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of VARNA
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About DR SARKAS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

DR SARKAS — Cargo

Built in 2001, with a gross tonnage of 17,859 GT, and a dead weight of 28,290 tonnes, DR SARKAS is a cargo registered under the Barbados flag. The vessel is owned by LIHAI INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by NAIKAI SHIPBUILDING SETODA FACTORY - ONOMICHI, JAPAN.

DR SARKAS route and voyage history

DR SARKAS is currently on a voyage from VARNA to VARNA ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-07T23:46:00Z. The live route and current course of DR SARKAS 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

DR SARKAS is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as DR SARKAS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 314851000
  • IMO: 9222558
  • Call sign: 8PYO8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Barbados

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is DR SARKAS right now?+
DR SARKAS is currently at anchor in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from VARNA to VARNA ANCH with an ETA of 7 Aug 2026, 23:46 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 DR SARKAS?+
DR SARKAS broadcasts MMSI 314851000 and is registered as IMO 9222558, with call sign 8PYO8. 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 DR SARKAS?+
DR SARKAS is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the BB flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full BB flag list at /flag/bb.
How can I see the live position of DR SARKAS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from DR SARKAS 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 DR SARKAS'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 DR SARKAS?+
DR SARKAS is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, DR SARKAS sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. DR SARKAS has a gross tonnage of 17,859 GT.

DR SARKAS — Key Facts

MMSI
314851000
IMO number
9222558
Call sign
8PYO8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
BB
Navigation status
At Anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
2°
Last known position
43.1480°, 27.9563°
Destination
VARNA ANCH
ETA
2026-08-07T23:46:00Z
Departure port
VARNA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-07T23:39:00Z
Current draught
9.8 m
Maximum static draught
6 m
Year built
2001-01-01
Gross tonnage
17859
Dead weight
28290 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-09T04:03:17Z