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KIKUTanker · IMO 9329796

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Latitude / Longitude

25° 38.587' N
54° 48.183' E

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
357.0°
/ 136°
Course / Heading
15.3 m
Static Draught
19 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jul 29, 2026, 06:27 UTC
ETA
Jul 29, 2026, 21:00 UTC
From
HALUL ISLAND
To
RAS LAFFAN

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ATD
06:27 UTCJul 29, 2026
ETA
21:00 UTCJul 29, 2026
KIKU

KIKU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9329796
IMO Number
352002628
MMSI
3E4953
Call Sign

Specifications

333 m × 60 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
300,866 t
Deadweight
159,923 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JMU KURE SHIPYARD - KURE, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of HALUL ISLAND
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for HALUL ISLAND (QAHAL).
Destination Port
Port of RAS LAFFAN
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About KIKU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KIKU — Tanker

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 159,923 GT, and a dead weight of 300,866 tonnes, KIKU is a tanker registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by JX TANKER - YOKOHAMA, JAPAN, built by JMU KURE SHIPYARD - KURE, JAPAN.

KIKU route and voyage history

KIKU is currently on a voyage from HALUL ISLAND to RAS LAFFAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-29T21:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KIKU 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

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

  • MMSI: 352002628
  • IMO: 9329796
  • Call sign: 3E4953
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for KIKU?+
KIKU broadcasts MMSI 352002628 and is registered as IMO 9329796, with call sign 3E4953. 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 KIKU?+
KIKU is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the PA 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 PA flag list at /flag/pa.
How can I see the live position of KIKU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KIKU 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 KIKU'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 KIKU?+
KIKU is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, KIKU 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. KIKU has a gross tonnage of 159,923 GT.

KIKU — Key Facts

MMSI
352002628
IMO number
9329796
Call sign
3E4953
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
357.0°
Heading
136°
Last known position
25.6431°, 54.8031°
Destination
RAS LAFFAN
ETA
2026-07-29T21:00:00Z
Departure port
HALUL ISLAND
Actual time of departure
2026-07-29T06:27:00Z
Current draught
19 m
Maximum static draught
15.3 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
159923
Dead weight
300866 t
AIS last updated
2026-07-31T13:21:00Z