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KOBE — Tanker · IMO 9400837

PAAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of KOBE at 39° 53.011' N, 25° 34.648' E
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KOBE is currently at anchor in the Mediterranean Sea, at 39.8835° N, 25.5775° E. It is sailing from ISKENDERUN to LAVRIO with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 09:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:53 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.3 kn
Speed
335.0°
/ 68°
Course / Heading
10.8 m
Static Draught
8.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
06:57 UTCAug 31, 2026
Greece flag
LAVRIOGRLAV
ETA
09:00 UTCSep 5, 2026
KOBE

KOBE

Identity

Tanker
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9400837
IMO Number
352709000
MMSI
HOBG
Call Sign

Specifications

180 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
46,622 t
Deadweight
28,231 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NAIKAI SHIPBUILDING TAKUMA PLANT - TAKUMA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of ISKENDERUN
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Destination Port
Port of LAVRIO
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About KOBE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KOBE — Tanker

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 28,231 GT, and a dead weight of 46,622 tonnes, KOBE is a tanker registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by STAR MARITIME - SINGAPORE, built by NAIKAI SHIPBUILDING TAKUMA PLANT - TAKUMA, JAPAN.

KOBE route and voyage history

KOBE is currently on a voyage from ISKENDERUN to LAVRIO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T09:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KOBE 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

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

  • MMSI: 352709000
  • IMO: 9400837
  • Call sign: HOBG
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KOBE right now?+
KOBE is currently at anchor in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from ISKENDERUN to LAVRIO with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 09:00 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 KOBE?+
KOBE broadcasts MMSI 352709000 and is registered as IMO 9400837, with call sign HOBG. 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 KOBE?+
KOBE 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 KOBE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KOBE 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 KOBE'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 KOBE?+
KOBE is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, KOBE 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. KOBE has a gross tonnage of 28,231 GT.

KOBE — Key Facts

MMSI
352709000
IMO number
9400837
Call sign
HOBG
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.3 knots
Course over ground
335.0°
Heading
68°
Last known position
39.8835°, 25.5775°
Destination
LAVRIO
ETA
2026-09-05T09:00:00Z
Departure port
ISKENDERUN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-31T06:57:00Z
Current draught
8.2 m
Maximum static draught
10.8 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
28231
Dead weight
46622 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:53:00Z