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SOVEREIGN — Cargo · IMO 9648960

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SOVEREIGN was last reported under way in the South China Sea, at 4.8925° N, 103.9230° E, on 5 Nov 2026, 14:42 UTC. It was sailing from KEMAMAN to KEMAMAN with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 09:52 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
6.5 kn
Speed
31.0°
/ 40°
Course / Heading
4.1 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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KEMAMANMYKEM
ATD
07:07 UTCNov 5, 2026
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KEMAMANMYKEM
ETA
09:52 UTCNov 8, 2026
SOVEREIGN

SOVEREIGN

Identity

Cargo
Type
Malaysia flagMY
Flag
9648960
IMO Number
533170013
MMSI
9WOI3
Call Sign

Specifications

45 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
831 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
LAJU KURNIA MAJU SHIPYARD - MIRI, MALAYSIA
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About SOVEREIGN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SOVEREIGN — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 831 GT, SOVEREIGN is a cargo registered under the Malaysia flag. The vessel is owned by BIMA KURNIA SHIPPING - MIRI, MALAYSIA, built by LAJU KURNIA MAJU SHIPYARD - MIRI, MALAYSIA.

SOVEREIGN route and voyage history

SOVEREIGN is currently on a voyage from KEMAMAN to KEMAMAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T09:52:00Z. The live route and current course of SOVEREIGN 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

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

  • MMSI: 533170013
  • IMO: 9648960
  • Call sign: 9WOI3
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Malaysia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SOVEREIGN right now?

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SOVEREIGN was last reported under way in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca, on 5 Nov 2026, 14:42 UTC. It was sailing from KEMAMAN to KEMAMAN with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 09:52 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 SOVEREIGN?

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SOVEREIGN broadcasts MMSI 533170013 and is registered as IMO 9648960, with call sign 9WOI3. 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 SOVEREIGN?

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SOVEREIGN is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the MY flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full MY flag list at /flag/my.

How can I see the live position of SOVEREIGN?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SOVEREIGN 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 SOVEREIGN'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 SOVEREIGN?

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SOVEREIGN is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, SOVEREIGN sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. SOVEREIGN has a gross tonnage of 831 GT.

SOVEREIGN — Key Facts

MMSI
533170013
IMO number
9648960
Call sign
9WOI3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MY
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
6.5 knots
Course over ground
31.0°
Heading
40°
Last known position
4.8925°, 103.9230°
Destination
KEMAMAN
ETA
2026-11-08T09:52:00Z
Departure port
KEMAMAN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T07:07:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.1 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
831
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-05T14:42:00Z