Question 1

Where is SEIWA MARU right now?

Accepted Answer

SEIWA MARU was last reported in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for SEIWA MARU?

Accepted Answer

SEIWA MARU broadcasts MMSI 533132426 and is registered as IMO 8954594. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is SEIWA MARU?

Accepted Answer

SEIWA MARU is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the MY 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 MY flag list at /flag/my.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of SEIWA MARU?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SEIWA MARU 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.

Question 5

How often is SEIWA MARU's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is SEIWA MARU?

Accepted Answer

As a tanker, SEIWA MARU 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.

SEIWA MARU — Tanker · IMO 8954594

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