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PLB 648 — Other · IMO 8758055

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PLB 648 is currently positioned in the Persian Gulf, at 24.8215° N, 53.7049° E. It is sailing from ZAKUM to ZAKUM with an ETA of 30 Oct 2026, 00:14 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 17:40 UTC.

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Restricted manoeuverability
Current Navigational Status
0.2 kn
Speed
43.4°
/ 326°
Course / Heading
3.7 m
Static Draught
3.7 m
Current Draught

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ZAKUM
ATD
13:08 UTCOct 29, 2026
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ZAKUMAEAUH
ETA
00:14 UTCOct 30, 2026
PLB 648

PLB 648

Identity

Other
Type
United Arab Emirates flagAE
Flag
8758055
IMO Number
470285000
MMSI
A6IJ
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
1979-01-01
Year Built
4,571 t
Deadweight
7,602 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
FAR EAST SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRIES - SINGAPORE
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About PLB 648

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PLB 648 — Vessel

Built in 1979, with a gross tonnage of 7,602 GT, and a dead weight of 4,571 tonnes, PLB 648 is a maritime vessel registered under the United Arab Emirates flag. The vessel is owned by NATIONAL PETROLEUM CONSTRUCTION - ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, built by FAR EAST SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRIES - SINGAPORE.

PLB 648 route and voyage history

PLB 648 is currently on a voyage from ZAKUM to ZAKUM with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-30T00:14:00Z. The live route and current course of PLB 648 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

PLB 648 is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as PLB 648 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PLB 648 right now?

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PLB 648 is currently in the Persian Gulf. It is sailing from ZAKUM to ZAKUM with an ETA of 30 Oct 2026, 00:14 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 PLB 648?

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PLB 648 broadcasts MMSI 470285000 and is registered as IMO 8758055, with call sign A6IJ . 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 PLB 648?

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PLB 648 is a maritime vessel registered under the AE flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full AE flag list at /flag/ae.

How can I see the live position of PLB 648?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PLB 648 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 PLB 648'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 PLB 648?

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PLB 648 is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page. PLB 648 has a gross tonnage of 7,602 GT.

PLB 648 — Key Facts

MMSI
470285000
IMO number
8758055
Call sign
A6IJ
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
AE
Navigation status
Restricted manoeuverability
Current speed
0.2 knots
Course over ground
43.4°
Heading
326°
Last known position
24.8215°, 53.7049°
Destination
ZAKUM
ETA
2026-10-30T00:14:00Z
Departure port
ZAKUM
Actual time of departure
2026-10-29T13:08:00Z
Current draught
3.7 m
Maximum static draught
3.7 m
Year built
1979-01-01
Gross tonnage
7602
Dead weight
4571 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T17:40:05Z