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GC SAPPHIRE — Tanker · IMO 9924924

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World map showing the last known position of GC SAPPHIRE at 6° 14.158' N, 93° 10.565' E
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GC SAPPHIRE is currently under way in the Bay of Bengal, at 6.2360° N, 93.1761° E, making 11.5 knots on a course of 87°. It is sailing from KANDLA to PASIR GUDANG with an ETA of 11 Sep 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:52 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.5 kn
Speed
87.0°
/ 89°
Course / Heading
8.1 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

India flag
KANDLAINIXY
ATD
05:06 UTCSep 1, 2026
ETA
12:00 UTCSep 11, 2026
GC SAPPHIRE

GC SAPPHIRE

Identity

Tanker
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9924924
IMO Number
477754700
MMSI
VRUM7
Call Sign

Specifications

147 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
All HK-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of KANDLA
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for KANDLA (INIXY).
Destination Port
Port of PASIR GUDANG
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for PASIR GUDANG (MYPGU).

About GC SAPPHIRE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GC SAPPHIRE — Tanker

GC SAPPHIRE is a tanker registered under the Hong Kong flag.

GC SAPPHIRE route and voyage history

GC SAPPHIRE is currently on a voyage from KANDLA to PASIR GUDANG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-11T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of GC SAPPHIRE 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

Vessels in the same class as GC SAPPHIRE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 477754700
  • IMO: 9924924
  • Call sign: VRUM7
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GC SAPPHIRE right now?+
GC SAPPHIRE is currently under way in the Bay of Bengal. It is sailing from KANDLA to PASIR GUDANG with an ETA of 11 Sep 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 GC SAPPHIRE?+
GC SAPPHIRE broadcasts MMSI 477754700 and is registered as IMO 9924924, with call sign VRUM7. 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 GC SAPPHIRE?+
GC SAPPHIRE 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 GC SAPPHIRE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GC SAPPHIRE 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 GC SAPPHIRE'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 GC SAPPHIRE?+
As a tanker, GC SAPPHIRE 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.

GC SAPPHIRE — Key Facts

MMSI
477754700
IMO number
9924924
Call sign
VRUM7
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.5 knots
Course over ground
87.0°
Heading
89°
Last known position
6.2360°, 93.1761°
Destination
PASIR GUDANG
ETA
2026-09-11T12:00:00Z
Departure port
KANDLA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-01T05:06:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
8.1 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:52:00Z