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NIBANTanker · IMO 9484716

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World map showing the last known position of NIBAN at 29° 34.370' N, 32° 22.906' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

NIBAN has not broadcast an AIS position for 33 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Red Sea, at 29.5728° N, 32.3818° E, on 6 Aug 2026, 15:30 UTC. It was sailing from AIN SUKHNA to AIN SUKHNA.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
124.0°
/ 203°
Course / Heading
20.8 m
Static Draught
10.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
20:48 UTCJul 30, 2026
ETA
11:56 UTCAug 5, 2026
NIBAN

NIBAN

Identity

Tanker
Type
Saudi Arabia flagSA
Flag
9484716
IMO Number
403588000
MMSI
HZHG
Call Sign

Specifications

333 m × 60 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
319,330 t
Deadweight
162,863 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of AIN SUKHNA
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About NIBAN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NIBAN — Tanker

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 162,863 GT, and a dead weight of 319,330 tonnes, NIBAN is a tanker registered under the Saudi Arabia flag. The vessel is owned by VELA INTERNATIONAL MARINE - DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, built by DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA.

NIBAN route and voyage history

NIBAN is currently on a voyage from AIN SUKHNA to AIN SUKHNA with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-05T11:56:00Z. The live route and current course of NIBAN 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

NIBAN is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as NIBAN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NIBAN right now?+
NIBAN has not broadcast an AIS position for 33 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Red Sea, on 6 Aug 2026, 15:30 UTC. It was sailing from AIN SUKHNA to AIN SUKHNA. 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 NIBAN?+
NIBAN broadcasts MMSI 403588000 and is registered as IMO 9484716, with call sign HZHG . 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 NIBAN?+
NIBAN is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the SA 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 SA flag list at /flag/sa.
How can I see the live position of NIBAN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NIBAN 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 NIBAN'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 NIBAN?+
NIBAN is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, NIBAN 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. NIBAN has a gross tonnage of 162,863 GT.

NIBAN — Key Facts

MMSI
403588000
IMO number
9484716
Call sign
HZHG
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
SA
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
124.0°
Heading
203°
Last known position
29.5728°, 32.3818°
Destination
AIN SUKHNA
ETA
2026-08-05T11:56:00Z
Departure port
AIN SUKHNA
Actual time of departure
2026-07-30T20:48:00Z
Current draught
10.8 m
Maximum static draught
20.8 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
162863
Dead weight
319330 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-06T15:30:00Z