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KANGNAM STAR — Tug · IMO 8204559

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World map showing the last known position of KANGNAM STAR at 34° 45.449' N, 126° 21.004' E
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KANGNAM STAR is currently positioned in the Yellow Sea, at 34.7575° N, 126.3501° E. It is sailing from MOKPO to MOKPO with an ETA of 2 Sep 2026, 13:45 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:19 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
330.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

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MOKPOKRMOK
ATD
14:10 UTCAug 31, 2026
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MOKPOKRMOK
ETA
13:45 UTCSep 2, 2026
KANGNAM STAR

KANGNAM STAR

Identity

Tug
Type
South Korea flagKR
Flag
8204559
IMO Number
440160440
MMSI
SSD
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About KANGNAM STAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KANGNAM STAR — Tug

KANGNAM STAR is a tug registered under the South Korea flag.

KANGNAM STAR route and voyage history

KANGNAM STAR is currently on a voyage from MOKPO to MOKPO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-02T13:45:00Z. The live route and current course of KANGNAM STAR 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

Vessels in the same class as KANGNAM STAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 440160440
  • IMO: 8204559
  • Call sign: SSD
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: South Korea

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KANGNAM STAR right now?+
KANGNAM STAR is currently in the Yellow Sea. It is sailing from MOKPO to MOKPO with an ETA of 2 Sep 2026, 13:45 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 KANGNAM STAR?+
KANGNAM STAR broadcasts MMSI 440160440 and is registered as IMO 8204559, with call sign SSD. 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 KANGNAM STAR?+
KANGNAM STAR is classified as a tug vessel registered under the KR 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 KR flag list at /flag/kr.
How can I see the live position of KANGNAM STAR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KANGNAM STAR 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 KANGNAM STAR'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 KANGNAM STAR?+
As a tug, KANGNAM STAR 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.

KANGNAM STAR — Key Facts

MMSI
440160440
IMO number
8204559
Call sign
SSD
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
KR
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
330.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
34.7575°, 126.3501°
Destination
MOKPO
ETA
2026-09-02T13:45:00Z
Departure port
MOKPO
Actual time of departure
2026-08-31T14:10:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:19:00Z