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KAIFAN — Tanker · IMO 9656046

KWAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of KAIFAN at 24° 34.398' N, 56° 47.628' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

KAIFAN has not broadcast an AIS position for 89 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Persian Gulf, at 24.5733° N, 56.7938° E, on 12 Jun 2026, 01:39 UTC. It was sailing from PORT QASIM to SOHAR.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
180.0°
/ 190°
Course / Heading
8.5 m
Static Draught
12.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
08:31 UTCApr 11, 2026
Oman flag
SOHAROMSOH
ETA
15:32 UTCJun 10, 2026
KAIFAN

KAIFAN

Identity

Tanker
Type
Kuwait flagKW
Flag
9656046
IMO Number
447173000
MMSI
9KEY
Call Sign

Specifications

186 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
46,327 t
Deadweight
31,445 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HYUNDAI MIPO DOCKYARD CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Flag State
All KW-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of PORT QASIM
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for PORT QASIM (PKBQM).
Destination Port
Port of SOHAR
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for SOHAR (OMSOH).

About KAIFAN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KAIFAN — Tanker

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 31,445 GT, and a dead weight of 46,327 tonnes, KAIFAN is a tanker registered under the Kuwait flag. The vessel is owned by KUWAIT OIL TANKER - KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT, built by HYUNDAI MIPO DOCKYARD CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

KAIFAN route and voyage history

KAIFAN is currently on a voyage from PORT QASIM to SOHAR with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-10T15:32:00Z. The live route and current course of KAIFAN 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

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

  • MMSI: 447173000
  • IMO: 9656046
  • Call sign: 9KEY
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Kuwait

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KAIFAN right now?+
KAIFAN has not broadcast an AIS position for 89 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Persian Gulf, on 12 Jun 2026, 01:39 UTC. It was sailing from PORT QASIM to SOHAR. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for KAIFAN?+
KAIFAN broadcasts MMSI 447173000 and is registered as IMO 9656046, with call sign 9KEY. 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 KAIFAN?+
KAIFAN is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the KW 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 KW flag list at /flag/kw.
How can I see the live position of KAIFAN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KAIFAN 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 KAIFAN'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 KAIFAN?+
KAIFAN is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, KAIFAN 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. KAIFAN has a gross tonnage of 31,445 GT.

KAIFAN — Key Facts

MMSI
447173000
IMO number
9656046
Call sign
9KEY
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
KW
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
180.0°
Heading
190°
Last known position
24.5733°, 56.7938°
Destination
SOHAR
ETA
2026-06-10T15:32:00Z
Departure port
PORT QASIM
Actual time of departure
2026-04-11T08:31:00Z
Current draught
12.1 m
Maximum static draught
8.5 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
31445
Dead weight
46327 t
AIS last updated
2026-06-12T01:39:00Z