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SPIL NIKEN — Cargo · IMO 9273947

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SPIL NIKEN is currently under way in the Yellow Sea, at 37.3596° N, 123.3513° E, making 0.6 knots on a course of 253°. It is sailing from TIANJIN to QINGDAO with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 00:13 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.6 kn
Speed
253.0°
/ 357°
Course / Heading
10.6 m
Static Draught
10.3 m
Current Draught

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TIANJINCNTXG
ATD
09:17 UTCNov 6, 2026
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QINGDAOCNQDG
ETA
14:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
SPIL NIKEN

SPIL NIKEN

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9273947
IMO Number
352986169
MMSI
3E3921
Call Sign

Specifications

208 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
33,891 t
Deadweight
25,709 t
Gross Tonnage
20,930 kW
Engine Power
NORDIC YARDS WARNEMUNDE - ROSTOCK, GERMANY
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About SPIL NIKEN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SPIL NIKEN — Cargo

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 25,709 GT, and a dead weight of 33,891 tonnes, SPIL NIKEN is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by OETKER AUGUST - BIELEFELD, GERMANY, built by NORDIC YARDS WARNEMUNDE - ROSTOCK, GERMANY.

SPIL NIKEN route and voyage history

SPIL NIKEN is currently on a voyage from TIANJIN to QINGDAO with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T14:00:00Z. The live route and current course of SPIL NIKEN 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

SPIL NIKEN is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as SPIL NIKEN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 352986169
  • IMO: 9273947
  • Call sign: 3E3921
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SPIL NIKEN right now?

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SPIL NIKEN is currently under way in the Yellow Sea. It is sailing from TIANJIN to QINGDAO with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 14:00 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 SPIL NIKEN?

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SPIL NIKEN broadcasts MMSI 352986169 and is registered as IMO 9273947, with call sign 3E3921. 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 SPIL NIKEN?

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SPIL NIKEN is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the PA 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 PA flag list at /flag/pa.

How can I see the live position of SPIL NIKEN?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SPIL NIKEN 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 SPIL NIKEN'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 SPIL NIKEN?

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SPIL NIKEN is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, SPIL NIKEN 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. SPIL NIKEN has a gross tonnage of 25,709 GT.

SPIL NIKEN — Key Facts

MMSI
352986169
IMO number
9273947
Call sign
3E3921
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.6 knots
Course over ground
253.0°
Heading
357°
Last known position
37.3596°, 123.3513°
Destination
QINGDAO
ETA
2026-11-09T14:00:00Z
Departure port
TIANJIN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T09:17:00Z
Current draught
10.3 m
Maximum static draught
10.6 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
25709
Dead weight
33891 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T00:13:00Z