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BU SAMRA — Tanker · IMO 9388833

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World map showing the last known position of BU SAMRA at 8° 47.188' N, 75° 32.141' E
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BU SAMRA is currently under way in the Arabian Sea, at 8.7865° N, 75.5357° E, making 0.5 knots on a course of 53°. It is sailing from TIANJIN to TRINCOMALEE with an ETA of 19 Sep 2026, 03:03 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:37 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.5 kn
Speed
53.0°
/ 198°
Course / Heading
9.3 m
Static Draught
9.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

China flag
TIANJINCNTXG
ATD
02:18 UTCJul 16, 2026
ETA
03:03 UTCSep 19, 2026
BU SAMRA

BU SAMRA

Identity

Tanker
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9388833
IMO Number
538003301
MMSI
V7PW4
Call Sign

Specifications

345 m × 55 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
130,442 t
Deadweight
163,922 t
Gross Tonnage
18,940 kW
Engine Power
SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of TIANJIN
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Destination Port
Port of TRINCOMALEE
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About BU SAMRA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BU SAMRA — Tanker

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 163,922 GT, and a dead weight of 130,442 tonnes, BU SAMRA is a tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by STASCO - LONDON, United Kingdom (UK), built by SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA.

BU SAMRA route and voyage history

BU SAMRA is currently on a voyage from TIANJIN to TRINCOMALEE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-19T03:03:00Z. The live route and current course of BU SAMRA 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

BU SAMRA is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BU SAMRA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BU SAMRA right now?+
BU SAMRA is currently under way in the Arabian Sea. It is sailing from TIANJIN to TRINCOMALEE with an ETA of 19 Sep 2026, 03:03 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 BU SAMRA?+
BU SAMRA broadcasts MMSI 538003301 and is registered as IMO 9388833, with call sign V7PW4. 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 BU SAMRA?+
BU SAMRA is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the MH 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 MH flag list at /flag/mh.
How can I see the live position of BU SAMRA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BU SAMRA 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 BU SAMRA'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 BU SAMRA?+
BU SAMRA is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, BU SAMRA 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. BU SAMRA has a gross tonnage of 163,922 GT.

BU SAMRA — Key Facts

MMSI
538003301
IMO number
9388833
Call sign
V7PW4
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.5 knots
Course over ground
53.0°
Heading
198°
Last known position
8.7865°, 75.5357°
Destination
TRINCOMALEE
ETA
2026-09-19T03:03:00Z
Departure port
TIANJIN
Actual time of departure
2026-07-16T02:18:00Z
Current draught
9.4 m
Maximum static draught
9.3 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
163922
Dead weight
130442 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:37:00Z