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KAO 609 — Dredger · MMSI 416011900

TWClass B
World map showing the last known position of KAO 609 at 22° 36.671' N, 120° 16.303' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

KAO 609 has not broadcast an AIS position for 53 days. Its most recent report placed it in the South China Sea, at 22.6112° N, 120.2717° E, on 17 Jul 2026, 06:35 UTC. It was sailing from KAOHSIUNG to KAOHSIUNG.

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Class B
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
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Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
00:26 UTCMay 21, 2026
ETA
06:08 UTCJul 17, 2026
KAO 609

KAO 609

Identity

Dredger
Type
Taiwan flagTW
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
416011900
MMSI
BR3146
Call Sign

Specifications

50 m × 8 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About KAO 609

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KAO 609 — Dredger

KAO 609 is a dredger registered under the Taiwan, Province of China flag.

KAO 609 route and voyage history

KAO 609 is currently on a voyage from KAOHSIUNG to KAOHSIUNG with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-17T06:08:00Z. The live route and current course of KAO 609 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

Vessels in the same class as KAO 609 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KAO 609 right now?+
KAO 609 has not broadcast an AIS position for 53 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the South China Sea, on 17 Jul 2026, 06:35 UTC. It was sailing from KAOHSIUNG to KAOHSIUNG. 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 KAO 609?+
KAO 609 broadcasts MMSI 416011900, with call sign BR3146 . 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 KAO 609?+
KAO 609 is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the TW flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full TW flag list at /flag/tw.
How can I see the live position of KAO 609?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KAO 609 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 KAO 609'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 KAO 609?+
As a dredger, KAO 609 sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

KAO 609 — Key Facts

MMSI
416011900
Call sign
BR3146
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
TW
Navigation status
Class B
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
22.6112°, 120.2717°
Destination
KAOHSIUNG
ETA
2026-07-17T06:08:00Z
Departure port
KAOHSIUNG
Actual time of departure
2026-05-21T00:26:00Z
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-07-17T06:35:00Z