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GOLDEN SAPLING — Tanker · IMO 9185841

HKUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of GOLDEN SAPLING at 42° 36.257' N, 33° 24.030' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

GOLDEN SAPLING has not broadcast an AIS position for 15 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Mediterranean Sea, at 42.6043° N, 33.4005° E, on 24 Aug 2026, 18:55 UTC. It was sailing from SINOP ANCH to ISTANBUL.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.3 kn
Speed
54.0°
/ 101°
Course / Heading
9.6 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
20:47 UTCJun 15, 2026
ETA
23:10 UTCAug 25, 2026
GOLDEN SAPLING

GOLDEN SAPLING

Identity

Tanker
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9185841
IMO Number
477963900
MMSI
VRHQ7
Call Sign

Specifications

147 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
1999-01-01
Year Built
19,455 t
Deadweight
11,951 t
Gross Tonnage
6,178 kW
Engine Power
SHIN KURUSHIMA - TOKYO, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Flag State
All HK-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of SINOP ANCH
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Destination Port
Port of ISTANBUL
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for ISTANBUL (TRIST).

About GOLDEN SAPLING

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GOLDEN SAPLING — Tanker

Built in 1999, with a gross tonnage of 11,951 GT, and a dead weight of 19,455 tonnes, GOLDEN SAPLING is a tanker registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by SINOCHEM SHIPPING HAINAN - SHANGHAI, CHINA, built by SHIN KURUSHIMA - TOKYO, JAPAN.

GOLDEN SAPLING route and voyage history

GOLDEN SAPLING is currently on a voyage from SINOP ANCH to ISTANBUL with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-25T23:10:00Z. The live route and current course of GOLDEN SAPLING 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

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

  • MMSI: 477963900
  • IMO: 9185841
  • Call sign: VRHQ7
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GOLDEN SAPLING right now?+
GOLDEN SAPLING has not broadcast an AIS position for 15 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Mediterranean Sea, on 24 Aug 2026, 18:55 UTC. It was sailing from SINOP ANCH to ISTANBUL. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for GOLDEN SAPLING?+
GOLDEN SAPLING broadcasts MMSI 477963900 and is registered as IMO 9185841, with call sign VRHQ7. 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 GOLDEN SAPLING?+
GOLDEN SAPLING 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 GOLDEN SAPLING?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GOLDEN SAPLING 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 GOLDEN SAPLING'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 GOLDEN SAPLING?+
GOLDEN SAPLING is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, GOLDEN SAPLING 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. GOLDEN SAPLING has a gross tonnage of 11,951 GT.

GOLDEN SAPLING — Key Facts

MMSI
477963900
IMO number
9185841
Call sign
VRHQ7
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.3 knots
Course over ground
54.0°
Heading
101°
Last known position
42.6043°, 33.4005°
Destination
ISTANBUL
ETA
2026-08-25T23:10:00Z
Departure port
SINOP ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-06-15T20:47:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
9.6 m
Year built
1999-01-01
Gross tonnage
11951
Dead weight
19455 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-24T18:55:00Z