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RUICO SAPPHIRETanker · IMO 9724063

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RUICO SAPPHIRE was last reported at anchor in the Arabian Sea, at 18.1441° N, 72.6758° E, on 7 Sep 2026, 08:14 UTC. It was sailing from MUNDRA to MUMBAI with an ETA of 20 Sep 2026, 06:30 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.4 kn
Speed
86.0°
/ 316°
Course / Heading
7.3 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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MUNDRAINMUN
ATD
12:41 UTCJun 28, 2026
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MUMBAIINBOM
ETA
06:30 UTCSep 20, 2026
RUICO SAPPHIRE

RUICO SAPPHIRE

Identity

Tanker
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9724063
IMO Number
477949200
MMSI
VRWB3
Call Sign

Specifications

146 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
19,862 t
Deadweight
11,729 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
USUKI SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of MUNDRA
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Destination Port
Port of MUMBAI
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About RUICO SAPPHIRE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RUICO SAPPHIRE — Tanker

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 11,729 GT, and a dead weight of 19,862 tonnes, RUICO SAPPHIRE is a tanker registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by NISSHIN SHIPPING - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by USUKI SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN.

RUICO SAPPHIRE route and voyage history

RUICO SAPPHIRE is currently on a voyage from MUNDRA to MUMBAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-20T06:30:00Z. The live route and current course of RUICO 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

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

  • MMSI: 477949200
  • IMO: 9724063
  • Call sign: VRWB3
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RUICO SAPPHIRE right now?+
RUICO SAPPHIRE was last reported at anchor in the Arabian Sea, on 7 Sep 2026, 08:14 UTC. It was sailing from MUNDRA to MUMBAI with an ETA of 20 Sep 2026, 06:30 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 RUICO SAPPHIRE?+
RUICO SAPPHIRE broadcasts MMSI 477949200 and is registered as IMO 9724063, with call sign VRWB3 . 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 RUICO SAPPHIRE?+
RUICO 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 RUICO SAPPHIRE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RUICO 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 RUICO 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 RUICO SAPPHIRE?+
RUICO SAPPHIRE is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, RUICO 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. RUICO SAPPHIRE has a gross tonnage of 11,729 GT.

RUICO SAPPHIRE — Key Facts

MMSI
477949200
IMO number
9724063
Call sign
VRWB3
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.4 knots
Course over ground
86.0°
Heading
316°
Last known position
18.1441°, 72.6758°
Destination
MUMBAI
ETA
2026-09-20T06:30:00Z
Departure port
MUNDRA
Actual time of departure
2026-06-28T12:41:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
7.3 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
11729
Dead weight
19862 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-07T08:14:00Z