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SOUTHERN NARWHALTanker · IMO 9715995

PAAt anchor
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Current PositionNo recent signal

SOUTHERN NARWHAL has not broadcast an AIS position for 120 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Sea of Japan, at 35.4514° N, 129.4590° E, on 11 May 2026, 03:00 UTC. It was sailing from AKITA to BUSAN.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
268.9°
/ 200°
Course / Heading
8.7 m
Static Draught
8.7 m
Current Draught

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Japan flag
AKITAJPAXT
ATD
03:56 UTCApr 10, 2026
South Korea flag
BUSANKRPUS
ETA
18:00 UTCMay 3, 2026
SOUTHERN NARWHAL

SOUTHERN NARWHAL

Identity

Tanker
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9715995
IMO Number
374146000
MMSI
3FKW2
Call Sign

Specifications

135 m × 23 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
17,327 t
Deadweight
9,999 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHITANOE SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of AKITA
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Destination Port
Port of BUSAN
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About SOUTHERN NARWHAL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SOUTHERN NARWHAL — Tanker

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 9,999 GT, and a dead weight of 17,327 tonnes, SOUTHERN NARWHAL is a tanker registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is built by SHITANOE SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN.

SOUTHERN NARWHAL route and voyage history

SOUTHERN NARWHAL is currently on a voyage from AKITA to BUSAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-05-03T18:00:00Z. The live route and current course of SOUTHERN NARWHAL 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

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

  • MMSI: 374146000
  • IMO: 9715995
  • Call sign: 3FKW2
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SOUTHERN NARWHAL right now?+
SOUTHERN NARWHAL has not broadcast an AIS position for 120 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Sea of Japan, on 11 May 2026, 03:00 UTC. It was sailing from AKITA to BUSAN. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for SOUTHERN NARWHAL?+
SOUTHERN NARWHAL broadcasts MMSI 374146000 and is registered as IMO 9715995, with call sign 3FKW2. 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 SOUTHERN NARWHAL?+
SOUTHERN NARWHAL 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 SOUTHERN NARWHAL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SOUTHERN NARWHAL 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 SOUTHERN NARWHAL'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 SOUTHERN NARWHAL?+
SOUTHERN NARWHAL is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, SOUTHERN NARWHAL 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. SOUTHERN NARWHAL has a gross tonnage of 9,999 GT.

SOUTHERN NARWHAL — Key Facts

MMSI
374146000
IMO number
9715995
Call sign
3FKW2
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
268.9°
Heading
200°
Last known position
35.4514°, 129.4590°
Destination
BUSAN
ETA
2026-05-03T18:00:00Z
Departure port
AKITA
Actual time of departure
2026-04-10T03:56:00Z
Current draught
8.7 m
Maximum static draught
8.7 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
9999
Dead weight
17327 t
AIS last updated
2026-05-11T03:00:00Z