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TARANAKI SUN — Tanker · IMO 9751406

KYUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of TARANAKI SUN at 47° 28.050' N, 172° 11.267' W
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TARANAKI SUN is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 47.4675° N, 172.1878° W, making 11.1 knots on a course of 92°. It is sailing from ONSAN to RODEO with an ETA of 16 Sep 2026, 06:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:30 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.1 kn
Speed
92.0°
/ 92°
Course / Heading
7.5 m
Static Draught
10.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

South Korea flag
ONSANKRONS
ATD
23:10 UTCAug 30, 2026
United States flag
RODEOUSRD4
ETA
06:00 UTCSep 16, 2026
TARANAKI SUN

TARANAKI SUN

Identity

Tanker
Type
Cayman Islands flagKY
Flag
9751406
IMO Number
319091800
MMSI
ZGFL8
Call Sign

Specifications

186 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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Flag State
All KY-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of ONSAN
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Destination Port
Port of RODEO
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About TARANAKI SUN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TARANAKI SUN — Tanker

TARANAKI SUN is a tanker registered under the Cayman Islands flag.

TARANAKI SUN route and voyage history

TARANAKI SUN is currently on a voyage from ONSAN to RODEO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-16T06:00:00Z. The live route and current course of TARANAKI SUN 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 TARANAKI SUN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TARANAKI SUN right now?+
TARANAKI SUN is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from ONSAN to RODEO with an ETA of 16 Sep 2026, 06:00 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 TARANAKI SUN?+
TARANAKI SUN broadcasts MMSI 319091800 and is registered as IMO 9751406, with call sign ZGFL8 . 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 TARANAKI SUN?+
TARANAKI SUN is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the KY 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 KY flag list at /flag/ky.
How can I see the live position of TARANAKI SUN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TARANAKI SUN 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 TARANAKI SUN'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 TARANAKI SUN?+
As a tanker, TARANAKI SUN 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.

TARANAKI SUN — Key Facts

MMSI
319091800
IMO number
9751406
Call sign
ZGFL8
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
KY
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.1 knots
Course over ground
92.0°
Heading
92°
Last known position
47.4675°, -172.1878°
Destination
RODEO
ETA
2026-09-16T06:00:00Z
Departure port
ONSAN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-30T23:10:00Z
Current draught
10.8 m
Maximum static draught
7.5 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:30:00Z