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MELATI 6 — Tanker · IMO 9172260

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MELATI 6 is currently moored in the South China Sea, at 1.7276° N, 101.3877° E. It is sailing from BINTULU to LUBUK GAUNG with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 17:35 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 09:31 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 172°
Course / Heading
8.6 m
Static Draught
7 m
Current Draught

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BINTULUMYBTU
ATD
10:38 UTCMar 30, 2026
ETA
17:35 UTCNov 4, 2026
MELATI 6

MELATI 6

Identity

Tanker
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9172260
IMO Number
477133600
MMSI
VRNA6
Call Sign

Specifications

177 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
31,980 t
Deadweight
22,116 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About MELATI 6

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MELATI 6 — Tanker

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 22,116 GT, and a dead weight of 31,980 tonnes, MELATI 6 is a tanker registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by RAFFLES TECHNICAL SERVICES - SINGAPORE, built by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

MELATI 6 route and voyage history

MELATI 6 is currently on a voyage from BINTULU to LUBUK GAUNG with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-04T17:35:00Z. The live route and current course of MELATI 6 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

MELATI 6 is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MELATI 6 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 477133600
  • IMO: 9172260
  • Call sign: VRNA6
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MELATI 6 right now?

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MELATI 6 is currently moored in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. It is sailing from BINTULU to LUBUK GAUNG with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 17:35 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 MELATI 6?

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MELATI 6 broadcasts MMSI 477133600 and is registered as IMO 9172260, with call sign VRNA6. 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 MELATI 6?

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MELATI 6 is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the HK 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 HK flag list at /flag/hk.

How can I see the live position of MELATI 6?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MELATI 6 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 MELATI 6'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 MELATI 6?

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MELATI 6 is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, MELATI 6 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. MELATI 6 has a gross tonnage of 22,116 GT.

MELATI 6 — Key Facts

MMSI
477133600
IMO number
9172260
Call sign
VRNA6
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
172°
Last known position
1.7276°, 101.3877°
Destination
LUBUK GAUNG
ETA
2026-11-04T17:35:00Z
Departure port
BINTULU
Actual time of departure
2026-03-30T10:38:00Z
Current draught
7 m
Maximum static draught
8.6 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
22116
Dead weight
31980 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T09:31:57Z