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STRAITS CHALLENGER — Other · IMO 9186950

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STRAITS CHALLENGER is currently under way in the Red Sea, at 27.0600° N, 34.9600° E, making 17.0 knots on a course of 152°. It is sailing from AQABA INDUSTRIAL to AQABA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 05:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 10:03 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
17.0 kn
Speed
152.0°
/ 0°
Course / Heading
8.9 m
Static Draught
8.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
19:06 UTCNov 6, 2026
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AQABAJOAQJ
ETA
05:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
STRAITS CHALLENGER

STRAITS CHALLENGER

Identity

Other
Type
Malaysia flagMY
Flag
9186950
IMO Number
533130128
MMSI
9MQN4
Call Sign

Specifications

180 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
1999-01-01
Year Built
17,297 t
Deadweight
51,204 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING - TOKYO, JAPAN
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About STRAITS CHALLENGER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

STRAITS CHALLENGER — Vessel

Built in 1999, with a gross tonnage of 51,204 GT, and a dead weight of 17,297 tonnes, STRAITS CHALLENGER is a maritime vessel registered under the Malaysia flag. The vessel is owned by WILHELMSEN SHIPMANAGEMENT MALAYSIA - KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, built by TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING - TOKYO, JAPAN.

STRAITS CHALLENGER route and voyage history

STRAITS CHALLENGER is currently on a voyage from AQABA INDUSTRIAL to AQABA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T05:00:00Z. The live route and current course of STRAITS CHALLENGER 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

STRAITS CHALLENGER is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as STRAITS CHALLENGER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

  • MMSI: 533130128
  • IMO: 9186950
  • Call sign: 9MQN4
  • Flag state: Malaysia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is STRAITS CHALLENGER right now?

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STRAITS CHALLENGER is currently under way in the Red Sea, within the Suez Canal approach. It is sailing from AQABA INDUSTRIAL to AQABA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 05:00 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 STRAITS CHALLENGER?

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STRAITS CHALLENGER broadcasts MMSI 533130128 and is registered as IMO 9186950, with call sign 9MQN4. 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 STRAITS CHALLENGER?

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STRAITS CHALLENGER is a maritime vessel registered under the MY flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full MY flag list at /flag/my.

How can I see the live position of STRAITS CHALLENGER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from STRAITS CHALLENGER 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 STRAITS CHALLENGER'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 STRAITS CHALLENGER?

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STRAITS CHALLENGER is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page. STRAITS CHALLENGER has a gross tonnage of 51,204 GT.

STRAITS CHALLENGER — Key Facts

MMSI
533130128
IMO number
9186950
Call sign
9MQN4
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
MY
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
17.0 knots
Course over ground
152.0°
Heading
0°
Last known position
27.0600°, 34.9600°
Destination
AQABA
ETA
2026-11-08T05:00:00Z
Departure port
AQABA INDUSTRIAL
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T19:06:00Z
Current draught
8.1 m
Maximum static draught
8.9 m
Year built
1999-01-01
Gross tonnage
51204
Dead weight
17297 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T10:03:00Z