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KAO 506 — Dredger · MMSI 416015927

TWRestricted Manoeuvrability
World map showing the last known position of KAO 506 at 22° 36.759' N, 120° 17.405' E
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Current PositionLast report

KAO 506 was last reported in the South China Sea, at 22.6126° N, 120.2901° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 07:42 UTC. It was sailing from KAOHSIUNG to KAOHSIUNG with an ETA of 15 Oct 2025, 23:30 UTC.

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Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current Navigational Status
0.3 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
2.4 m
Static Draught
2.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
07:34 UTCOct 13, 2025
ETA
23:30 UTCOct 15, 2025
KAO 506

KAO 506

Identity

Dredger
Type
Taiwan flagTW
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
416015927
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

40 m × 15 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 506

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KAO 506 — Dredger

KAO 506 is a dredger registered under the Taiwan, Province of China flag.

KAO 506 route and voyage history

KAO 506 is currently on a voyage from KAOHSIUNG to KAOHSIUNG with an estimated arrival on 2025-10-15T23:30:00Z. The live route and current course of KAO 506 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 506 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 506 right now?+
KAO 506 was last reported in the South China Sea, within the Taiwan Strait, on 8 Sep 2026, 07:42 UTC. It was sailing from KAOHSIUNG to KAOHSIUNG with an ETA of 15 Oct 2025, 23:30 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 KAO 506?+
KAO 506 broadcasts MMSI 416015927. 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 506?+
KAO 506 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 506?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KAO 506 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 506'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 506?+
As a dredger, KAO 506 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 506 — Key Facts

MMSI
416015927
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
TW
Navigation status
Restricted Manoeuvrability
Current speed
0.3 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
22.6126°, 120.2901°
Destination
KAOHSIUNG
ETA
2025-10-15T23:30:00Z
Departure port
KAOHSIUNG
Actual time of departure
2025-10-13T07:34:00Z
Current draught
2.4 m
Maximum static draught
2.4 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T07:42:08Z