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LNG VENUS — Tanker · IMO 9645736

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LNG VENUS is currently under way in the East China Sea, at 30.5296° N, 125.3646° E, making 12.0 knots on a course of 143°. It is sailing from YANGKOU to DAMPIER with an ETA of 19 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 01:14 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.0 kn
Speed
143.0°
/ 146°
Course / Heading
11.7 m
Static Draught
9.8 m
Current Draught

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YANGKOUCNYKG
ATD
03:46 UTCNov 7, 2026
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DAMPIERAUDAM
ETA
22:00 UTCNov 19, 2026
LNG VENUS

LNG VENUS

Identity

Tanker
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9645736
IMO Number
432994000
MMSI
7JQG
Call Sign

Specifications

288 m × 49 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
86,241 t
Deadweight
136,710 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MHI NAGASAKI SHIPYARD & ENGINE WORKS - NAGASAKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About LNG VENUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

LNG VENUS — Tanker

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 136,710 GT, and a dead weight of 86,241 tonnes, LNG VENUS is a tanker registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by MITSUI OSK LINES - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by MHI NAGASAKI SHIPYARD & ENGINE WORKS - NAGASAKI, JAPAN.

LNG VENUS route and voyage history

LNG VENUS is currently on a voyage from YANGKOU to DAMPIER with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-19T22:00:00Z. The live route and current course of LNG VENUS 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

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

  • MMSI: 432994000
  • IMO: 9645736
  • Call sign: 7JQG
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LNG VENUS right now?

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LNG VENUS is currently under way in the East China Sea. It is sailing from YANGKOU to DAMPIER with an ETA of 19 Nov 2026, 22:00 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 LNG VENUS?

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LNG VENUS broadcasts MMSI 432994000 and is registered as IMO 9645736, with call sign 7JQG . 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 LNG VENUS?

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LNG VENUS is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the JP 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 JP flag list at /flag/jp.

How can I see the live position of LNG VENUS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from LNG VENUS 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 LNG VENUS's position updated?

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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 LNG VENUS?

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LNG VENUS is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, LNG VENUS 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. LNG VENUS has a gross tonnage of 136,710 GT.

LNG VENUS — Key Facts

MMSI
432994000
IMO number
9645736
Call sign
7JQG
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.0 knots
Course over ground
143.0°
Heading
146°
Last known position
30.5296°, 125.3646°
Destination
DAMPIER
ETA
2026-11-19T22:00:00Z
Departure port
YANGKOU
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T03:46:00Z
Current draught
9.8 m
Maximum static draught
11.7 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
136710
Dead weight
86241 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T01:14:00Z