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HYPERION LEADER — Cargo · IMO 9403279

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World map showing the last known position of HYPERION LEADER at 6° 26.111' N, 102° 53.162' E
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HYPERION LEADER is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 6.4352° N, 102.8860° E, making 17.7 knots on a course of 144°. It is sailing from LAEM CHABANG to MELBOURNE with an ETA of 19 Sep 2026, 05:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:09 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
17.7 kn
Speed
144.0°
/ 146°
Course / Heading
8.6 m
Static Draught
8.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
13:50 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
05:00 UTCSep 19, 2026
HYPERION LEADER

HYPERION LEADER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9403279
IMO Number
431578000
MMSI
7KFK
Call Sign

Specifications

190 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
14,381 t
Deadweight
41,886 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHIN KURUSHIMA ONISHI SHIPYARD - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of LAEM CHABANG
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Destination Port
Port of MELBOURNE
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About HYPERION LEADER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HYPERION LEADER — Cargo

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 41,886 GT, and a dead weight of 14,381 tonnes, HYPERION LEADER is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by NYK LINE - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by SHIN KURUSHIMA ONISHI SHIPYARD - IMABARI, JAPAN.

HYPERION LEADER route and voyage history

HYPERION LEADER is currently on a voyage from LAEM CHABANG to MELBOURNE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-19T05:00:00Z. The live route and current course of HYPERION LEADER 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

HYPERION LEADER is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as HYPERION LEADER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431578000
  • IMO: 9403279
  • Call sign: 7KFK
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HYPERION LEADER right now?+
HYPERION LEADER is currently under way in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. It is sailing from LAEM CHABANG to MELBOURNE with an ETA of 19 Sep 2026, 05:00 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 HYPERION LEADER?+
HYPERION LEADER broadcasts MMSI 431578000 and is registered as IMO 9403279, with call sign 7KFK. 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 HYPERION LEADER?+
HYPERION LEADER is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the JP flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of HYPERION LEADER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HYPERION LEADER 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 HYPERION LEADER'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 HYPERION LEADER?+
HYPERION LEADER is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, HYPERION LEADER sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. HYPERION LEADER has a gross tonnage of 41,886 GT.

HYPERION LEADER — Key Facts

MMSI
431578000
IMO number
9403279
Call sign
7KFK
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
17.7 knots
Course over ground
144.0°
Heading
146°
Last known position
6.4352°, 102.8860°
Destination
MELBOURNE
ETA
2026-09-19T05:00:00Z
Departure port
LAEM CHABANG
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T13:50:00Z
Current draught
8.8 m
Maximum static draught
8.6 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
41886
Dead weight
14381 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:09:00Z