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PACIFIC VIOLET — Cargo · IMO 9178654

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PACIFIC VIOLET is currently under way in the East China Sea, at 27.6848° N, 127.5097° E, making 17.2 knots on a course of 18°. It is sailing from DAVAO to HAKATA with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 23:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 18:30 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
17.2 kn
Speed
18.0°
/ 20°
Course / Heading
7.4 m
Static Draught
7.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
11:37 UTCNov 3, 2026
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ETA
23:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
PACIFIC VIOLET

PACIFIC VIOLET

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9178654
IMO Number
357611000
MMSI
3FOA9
Call Sign

Specifications

138 m × 21 m
Length × Breadth
1999-01-01
Year Built
8,076 t
Deadweight
7,959 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
KITANIHON SHIPBUILDING - HACHINOHE, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About PACIFIC VIOLET

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PACIFIC VIOLET — Cargo

Built in 1999, with a gross tonnage of 7,959 GT, and a dead weight of 8,076 tonnes, PACIFIC VIOLET is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by DOUN KISEN - IMABARI, JAPAN, built by KITANIHON SHIPBUILDING - HACHINOHE, JAPAN.

PACIFIC VIOLET route and voyage history

PACIFIC VIOLET is currently on a voyage from DAVAO to HAKATA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T23:00:00Z. The live route and current course of PACIFIC VIOLET 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

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

  • MMSI: 357611000
  • IMO: 9178654
  • Call sign: 3FOA9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PACIFIC VIOLET right now?

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PACIFIC VIOLET is currently under way in the East China Sea. It is sailing from DAVAO to HAKATA with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 23:00 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 PACIFIC VIOLET?

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PACIFIC VIOLET broadcasts MMSI 357611000 and is registered as IMO 9178654, with call sign 3FOA9. 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 PACIFIC VIOLET?

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PACIFIC VIOLET 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 PACIFIC VIOLET?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PACIFIC VIOLET 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 PACIFIC VIOLET'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 PACIFIC VIOLET?

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PACIFIC VIOLET is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, PACIFIC VIOLET 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. PACIFIC VIOLET has a gross tonnage of 7,959 GT.

PACIFIC VIOLET — Key Facts

MMSI
357611000
IMO number
9178654
Call sign
3FOA9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
17.2 knots
Course over ground
18.0°
Heading
20°
Last known position
27.6848°, 127.5097°
Destination
HAKATA
ETA
2026-11-07T23:00:00Z
Departure port
DAVAO
Actual time of departure
2026-11-03T11:37:00Z
Current draught
7.1 m
Maximum static draught
7.4 m
Year built
1999-01-01
Gross tonnage
7959
Dead weight
8076 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T18:30:39Z