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ORIENT EXPLORER — Tug · IMO 9625114

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ORIENT EXPLORER is currently moored in the East China Sea, at 24.2735° N, 120.5264° E. It is sailing from TAICHUNG to TAICHUNG with an ETA of 31 Aug 2026, 07:43 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:29 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
256.2°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
4.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
10:14 UTCAug 19, 2026
ETA
07:43 UTCAug 31, 2026
ORIENT EXPLORER

ORIENT EXPLORER

Identity

Tug
Type
Taiwan flagTW
Flag
9625114
IMO Number
416255500
MMSI
BR4703
Call Sign

Specifications

60 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
1,757 t
Deadweight
1,759 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NAM CHEONG DOCKYARD - MIRI, MALAYSIA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About ORIENT EXPLORER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ORIENT EXPLORER — Tug

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 1,759 GT, and a dead weight of 1,757 tonnes, ORIENT EXPLORER is a tug registered under the Taiwan, Province of China flag. The vessel is owned by STRATO MARITIME SERVICES - SINGAPORE, built by NAM CHEONG DOCKYARD - MIRI, MALAYSIA.

ORIENT EXPLORER route and voyage history

ORIENT EXPLORER is currently on a voyage from TAICHUNG to TAICHUNG with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-31T07:43:00Z. The live route and current course of ORIENT EXPLORER 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ORIENT EXPLORER right now?+
ORIENT EXPLORER is currently moored in the East China Sea, within the Taiwan Strait. It is sailing from TAICHUNG to TAICHUNG with an ETA of 31 Aug 2026, 07:43 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 ORIENT EXPLORER?+
ORIENT EXPLORER broadcasts MMSI 416255500 and is registered as IMO 9625114, with call sign BR4703. 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 ORIENT EXPLORER?+
ORIENT EXPLORER is classified as a tug vessel registered under the TW flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full TW flag list at /flag/tw.
How can I see the live position of ORIENT EXPLORER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ORIENT EXPLORER 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 ORIENT EXPLORER'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 ORIENT EXPLORER?+
ORIENT EXPLORER is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tug, ORIENT EXPLORER sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel. ORIENT EXPLORER has a gross tonnage of 1,759 GT.

ORIENT EXPLORER — Key Facts

MMSI
416255500
IMO number
9625114
Call sign
BR4703
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
TW
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
256.2°
Heading
511°
Last known position
24.2735°, 120.5264°
Destination
TAICHUNG
ETA
2026-08-31T07:43:00Z
Departure port
TAICHUNG
Actual time of departure
2026-08-19T10:14:00Z
Current draught
4.7 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
1759
Dead weight
1757 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:29:01Z