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LOTUS LEADER — Cargo · IMO 9202883

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LOTUS LEADER is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 2.4073° N, 105.0190° E, making 16.8 knots on a course of 210°. It is sailing from HONG KONG to SINGAPORE with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 02:31 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
16.8 kn
Speed
210.0°
/ 214°
Course / Heading
6.5 m
Static Draught
6.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
02:30 UTCNov 3, 2026
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
LOTUS LEADER

LOTUS LEADER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9202883
IMO Number
357741000
MMSI
3FSF9
Call Sign

Specifications

130 m × 22 m
Length × Breadth
1999-01-01
Year Built
5,707 t
Deadweight
15,196 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
IWAGI SHIPBUILDING OCHI
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About LOTUS LEADER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

LOTUS LEADER — Cargo

Built in 1999, with a gross tonnage of 15,196 GT, and a dead weight of 5,707 tonnes, LOTUS LEADER is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by EXCEL MARINE - FUKUOKA, JAPAN, built by IWAGI SHIPBUILDING OCHI.

LOTUS LEADER route and voyage history

LOTUS LEADER is currently on a voyage from HONG KONG to SINGAPORE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of LOTUS LEADER 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

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

  • MMSI: 357741000
  • IMO: 9202883
  • Call sign: 3FSF9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LOTUS LEADER right now?

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LOTUS LEADER is currently under way in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. It is sailing from HONG KONG to SINGAPORE with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 12:00 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 LOTUS LEADER?

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LOTUS LEADER broadcasts MMSI 357741000 and is registered as IMO 9202883, with call sign 3FSF9. 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 LOTUS LEADER?

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LOTUS LEADER 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.

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from LOTUS LEADER 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 LOTUS LEADER'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 LOTUS LEADER?

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LOTUS LEADER is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, LOTUS LEADER 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. LOTUS LEADER has a gross tonnage of 15,196 GT.

LOTUS LEADER — Key Facts

MMSI
357741000
IMO number
9202883
Call sign
3FSF9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
16.8 knots
Course over ground
210.0°
Heading
214°
Last known position
2.4073°, 105.0190°
Destination
SINGAPORE
ETA
2026-11-08T12:00:00Z
Departure port
HONG KONG
Actual time of departure
2026-11-03T02:30:00Z
Current draught
6.7 m
Maximum static draught
6.5 m
Year built
1999-01-01
Gross tonnage
15196
Dead weight
5707 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T02:31:00Z