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ASIAN EMPIRE — Cargo · IMO 9176606

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ASIAN EMPIRE was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, at 34.9895° N, 129.6426° E, on 6 Nov 2026, 11:19 UTC. It was sailing from BUENAVENTURA to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
17.0 kn
Speed
221.0°
/ 225°
Course / Heading
7 m
Static Draught
7.2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
01:48 UTCOct 16, 2026
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
ASIAN EMPIRE

ASIAN EMPIRE

Identity

Cargo
Type
South Korea flagKR
Flag
9176606
IMO Number
440114000
MMSI
D7ML
Call Sign

Specifications

229 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
1998-01-01
Year Built
25,765 t
Deadweight
71,383 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About ASIAN EMPIRE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ASIAN EMPIRE — Cargo

Built in 1998, with a gross tonnage of 71,383 GT, and a dead weight of 25,765 tonnes, ASIAN EMPIRE is a cargo registered under the South Korea flag. The vessel is owned by EUKOR CAR CARRIERS - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, built by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

ASIAN EMPIRE route and voyage history

ASIAN EMPIRE is currently on a voyage from BUENAVENTURA to SHANGHAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ASIAN EMPIRE 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

ASIAN EMPIRE is classed by KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ASIAN EMPIRE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 440114000
  • IMO: 9176606
  • Call sign: D7ML
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: South Korea

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ASIAN EMPIRE right now?

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ASIAN EMPIRE was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 6 Nov 2026, 11:19 UTC. It was sailing from BUENAVENTURA to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 12:00 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 ASIAN EMPIRE?

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ASIAN EMPIRE broadcasts MMSI 440114000 and is registered as IMO 9176606, with call sign D7ML. 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 ASIAN EMPIRE?

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ASIAN EMPIRE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the KR 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 KR flag list at /flag/kr.

How can I see the live position of ASIAN EMPIRE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ASIAN EMPIRE 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 ASIAN EMPIRE'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 ASIAN EMPIRE?

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ASIAN EMPIRE is classed by KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ASIAN EMPIRE 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. ASIAN EMPIRE has a gross tonnage of 71,383 GT.

ASIAN EMPIRE — Key Facts

MMSI
440114000
IMO number
9176606
Call sign
D7ML
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
KR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
17.0 knots
Course over ground
221.0°
Heading
225°
Last known position
34.9895°, 129.6426°
Destination
SHANGHAI
ETA
2026-11-07T12:00:00Z
Departure port
BUENAVENTURA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-16T01:48:00Z
Current draught
7.2 m
Maximum static draught
7 m
Year built
1998-01-01
Gross tonnage
71383
Dead weight
25765 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T11:19:00Z