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DIAMOND EXPRESS — Tanker · IMO 9409493

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DIAMOND EXPRESS is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 5.3840° N, 106.9573° E, making 13.3 knots on a course of 215°. It is sailing from JINZHOU to PENGERANG with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 11:23 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
13.3 kn
Speed
215.0°
/ 214°
Course / Heading
7.1 m
Static Draught
12 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:06 UTCOct 29, 2026
ETA
09:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
DIAMOND EXPRESS

DIAMOND EXPRESS

Identity

Tanker
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9409493
IMO Number
477694500
MMSI
VRNJ5
Call Sign

Specifications

180 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
45,634 t
Deadweight
27,976 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MINAMINIPPON SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About DIAMOND EXPRESS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

DIAMOND EXPRESS — Tanker

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 27,976 GT, and a dead weight of 45,634 tonnes, DIAMOND EXPRESS is a tanker registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by DAIICHI CHUO MARINE - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by MINAMINIPPON SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN.

DIAMOND EXPRESS route and voyage history

DIAMOND EXPRESS is currently on a voyage from JINZHOU to PENGERANG with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T09:00:00Z. The live route and current course of DIAMOND EXPRESS 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

DIAMOND EXPRESS is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as DIAMOND EXPRESS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 477694500
  • IMO: 9409493
  • Call sign: VRNJ5
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is DIAMOND EXPRESS right now?

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DIAMOND EXPRESS is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from JINZHOU to PENGERANG with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 09:00 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 DIAMOND EXPRESS?

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DIAMOND EXPRESS broadcasts MMSI 477694500 and is registered as IMO 9409493, with call sign VRNJ5. 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 DIAMOND EXPRESS?

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DIAMOND EXPRESS 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 DIAMOND EXPRESS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from DIAMOND EXPRESS 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 DIAMOND EXPRESS'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 DIAMOND EXPRESS?

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DIAMOND EXPRESS is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, DIAMOND EXPRESS 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. DIAMOND EXPRESS has a gross tonnage of 27,976 GT.

DIAMOND EXPRESS — Key Facts

MMSI
477694500
IMO number
9409493
Call sign
VRNJ5
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
13.3 knots
Course over ground
215.0°
Heading
214°
Last known position
5.3840°, 106.9573°
Destination
PENGERANG
ETA
2026-11-08T09:00:00Z
Departure port
JINZHOU
Actual time of departure
2026-10-29T23:06:00Z
Current draught
12 m
Maximum static draught
7.1 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
27976
Dead weight
45634 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T11:23:12Z