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RAINBOW STAR — Tanker · IMO 9380049

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RAINBOW STAR was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 26.5515° S, 43.5589° W, on 5 Nov 2026, 18:28 UTC. It was sailing from TRAMANDAI to HOUSTON with an ETA of 21 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
15.5 kn
Speed
60.0°
/ 57°
Course / Heading
10.7 m
Static Draught
7.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
14:50 UTCNov 4, 2026
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HOUSTONUSHOU
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 21, 2026
RAINBOW STAR

RAINBOW STAR

Identity

Tanker
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9380049
IMO Number
477185200
MMSI
VREU4
Call Sign

Specifications

182 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
47,333 t
Deadweight
26,914 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ONOMICHI DOCKYARD - KOBE, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About RAINBOW STAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RAINBOW STAR — Tanker

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 26,914 GT, and a dead weight of 47,333 tonnes, RAINBOW STAR is a tanker registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by NYK BULKSHIP ASIA - SINGAPORE, built by ONOMICHI DOCKYARD - KOBE, JAPAN.

RAINBOW STAR route and voyage history

RAINBOW STAR is currently on a voyage from TRAMANDAI to HOUSTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-21T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of RAINBOW 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

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

  • MMSI: 477185200
  • IMO: 9380049
  • Call sign: VREU4
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RAINBOW STAR right now?

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RAINBOW STAR was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, on 5 Nov 2026, 18:28 UTC. It was sailing from TRAMANDAI to HOUSTON with an ETA of 21 Nov 2026, 12:00 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 RAINBOW STAR?

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RAINBOW STAR broadcasts MMSI 477185200 and is registered as IMO 9380049, with call sign VREU4. 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 RAINBOW STAR?

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RAINBOW STAR 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 RAINBOW STAR?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RAINBOW 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 RAINBOW STAR'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 RAINBOW STAR?

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RAINBOW STAR is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, RAINBOW STAR 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. RAINBOW STAR has a gross tonnage of 26,914 GT.

RAINBOW STAR — Key Facts

MMSI
477185200
IMO number
9380049
Call sign
VREU4
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
15.5 knots
Course over ground
60.0°
Heading
57°
Last known position
-26.5515°, -43.5589°
Destination
HOUSTON
ETA
2026-11-21T12:00:00Z
Departure port
TRAMANDAI
Actual time of departure
2026-11-04T14:50:00Z
Current draught
7.5 m
Maximum static draught
10.7 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
26914
Dead weight
47333 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-05T18:28:00Z