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BW ELM — Tanker · IMO 9320752

INUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of BW ELM at 1° 14.293' N, 103° 56.709' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

BW ELM has not broadcast an AIS position for 95 days. Its most recent report placed it in the South China Sea, at 1.2382° N, 103.9451° E, on 5 Jun 2026, 06:05 UTC. It was sailing from HOUSTON to CRISTOBAL.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.9 kn
Speed
247.3°
/ 247°
Course / Heading
7.8 m
Static Draught
8 m
Current Draught

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United States flag
HOUSTONUSHOU
ATD
00:54 UTCApr 12, 2026
ETA
22:00 UTCJun 8, 2026
BW ELM

BW ELM

Identity

Tanker
Type
India flagIN
Flag
9320752
IMO Number
419001620
MMSI
VTJW
Call Sign

Specifications

225 m × 36 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
58,423 t
Deadweight
47,386 t
Gross Tonnage
13,735 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI SAMHO HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of HOUSTON
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Destination Port
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About BW ELM

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BW ELM — Tanker

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 47,386 GT, and a dead weight of 58,423 tonnes, BW ELM is a tanker registered under the India flag. The vessel is owned by BW FLEET MANAGEMENT - LYSAKER, NORWAY, built by HYUNDAI SAMHO HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA.

BW ELM route and voyage history

BW ELM is currently on a voyage from HOUSTON to CRISTOBAL with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-08T22:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BW ELM 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

BW ELM is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BW ELM can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 419001620
  • IMO: 9320752
  • Call sign: VTJW
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: India

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BW ELM right now?+
BW ELM has not broadcast an AIS position for 95 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the South China Sea, on 5 Jun 2026, 06:05 UTC. It was sailing from HOUSTON to CRISTOBAL. 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 BW ELM?+
BW ELM broadcasts MMSI 419001620 and is registered as IMO 9320752, with call sign VTJW. 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 BW ELM?+
BW ELM is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the IN 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 IN flag list at /flag/in.
How can I see the live position of BW ELM?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BW ELM 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 BW ELM'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 BW ELM?+
BW ELM is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, BW ELM 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. BW ELM has a gross tonnage of 47,386 GT.

BW ELM — Key Facts

MMSI
419001620
IMO number
9320752
Call sign
VTJW
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
IN
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.9 knots
Course over ground
247.3°
Heading
247°
Last known position
1.2382°, 103.9451°
Destination
CRISTOBAL
ETA
2026-06-08T22:00:00Z
Departure port
HOUSTON
Actual time of departure
2026-04-12T00:54:00Z
Current draught
8 m
Maximum static draught
7.8 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
47386
Dead weight
58423 t
AIS last updated
2026-06-05T06:05:00Z