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KAIYU 21Tanker · IMO 9248215

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KAIYU 21 was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, at 35.1208° N, 129.0505° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 03:21 UTC. It was sailing from BUSAN NEW PORT to BUSAN with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 13:10 UTC.

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Under way sailing
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
291.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
4.7 m
Static Draught
4.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
11:22 UTCSep 7, 2026
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BUSANKRPUS
ETA
13:10 UTCSep 7, 2026
KAIYU 21

KAIYU 21

Identity

Tanker
Type
South Korea flagKR
Flag
9248215
IMO Number
440409790
MMSI
176801
Call Sign

Specifications

55 m × 20 m
Length × Breadth
2001-01-01
Year Built
1,743 t
Deadweight
749 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
YAMANAKA SHIPBUILDING & IRON WORKS - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of BUSAN NEW PORT
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Destination Port
Port of BUSAN
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About KAIYU 21

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KAIYU 21 — Tanker

Built in 2001, with a gross tonnage of 749 GT, and a dead weight of 1,743 tonnes, KAIYU 21 is a tanker registered under the South Korea flag. The vessel is owned by NIPPO SHOSEN - IMABARI, JAPAN, built by YAMANAKA SHIPBUILDING & IRON WORKS - IMABARI, JAPAN.

KAIYU 21 route and voyage history

KAIYU 21 is currently on a voyage from BUSAN NEW PORT to BUSAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T13:10:00Z. The live route and current course of KAIYU 21 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

KAIYU 21 is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as KAIYU 21 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 440409790
  • IMO: 9248215
  • Call sign: 176801
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: South Korea

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KAIYU 21 right now?+
KAIYU 21 was last reported under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 8 Sep 2026, 03:21 UTC. It was sailing from BUSAN NEW PORT to BUSAN with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 13:10 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 KAIYU 21?+
KAIYU 21 broadcasts MMSI 440409790 and is registered as IMO 9248215, with call sign 176801. 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 KAIYU 21?+
KAIYU 21 is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the KR 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 KR flag list at /flag/kr.
How can I see the live position of KAIYU 21?+
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How often is KAIYU 21'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 KAIYU 21?+
KAIYU 21 is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, KAIYU 21 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. KAIYU 21 has a gross tonnage of 749 GT.

KAIYU 21 — Key Facts

MMSI
440409790
IMO number
9248215
Call sign
176801
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
KR
Navigation status
Under way sailing
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
291.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
35.1208°, 129.0505°
Destination
BUSAN
ETA
2026-09-07T13:10:00Z
Departure port
BUSAN NEW PORT
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T11:22:00Z
Current draught
4.7 m
Maximum static draught
4.7 m
Year built
2001-01-01
Gross tonnage
749
Dead weight
1743 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T03:21:00Z