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NORDIC LIGHT — Tanker · IMO 9436446

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World map showing the last known position of NORDIC LIGHT at 6° 7.761' S, 6° 12.172' E
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NORDIC LIGHT was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 6.1294° S, 6.2029° E, on 5 Sep 2026, 14:17 UTC. It was sailing from LAWE LAWE to PORT LOUIS with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 09:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
2.5 kn
Speed
64.0°
/ 83°
Course / Heading
15.6 m
Static Draught
9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
20:20 UTCJul 14, 2026
ETA
09:00 UTCSep 8, 2026
NORDIC LIGHT

NORDIC LIGHT

Identity

Tanker
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9436446
IMO Number
538003862
MMSI
V7TQ7
Call Sign

Specifications

274 m × 48 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
158,555 t
Deadweight
81,493 t
Gross Tonnage
18,660 kW
Engine Power
SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of LAWE LAWE
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Destination Port
Port of PORT LOUIS
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About NORDIC LIGHT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NORDIC LIGHT — Tanker

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 81,493 GT, and a dead weight of 158,555 tonnes, NORDIC LIGHT is a tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by YASA SHIPPING INDUSTRY & TRADING - ISTANBUL, TURKEY, built by SAMSUNG SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA.

NORDIC LIGHT route and voyage history

NORDIC LIGHT is currently on a voyage from LAWE LAWE to PORT LOUIS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T09:00:00Z. The live route and current course of NORDIC LIGHT 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NORDIC LIGHT right now?+
NORDIC LIGHT was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, on 5 Sep 2026, 14:17 UTC. It was sailing from LAWE LAWE to PORT LOUIS with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 09:00 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 NORDIC LIGHT?+
NORDIC LIGHT broadcasts MMSI 538003862 and is registered as IMO 9436446, with call sign V7TQ7. 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 NORDIC LIGHT?+
NORDIC LIGHT 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 NORDIC LIGHT?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NORDIC LIGHT 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 NORDIC LIGHT'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 NORDIC LIGHT?+
NORDIC LIGHT is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, NORDIC LIGHT 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. NORDIC LIGHT has a gross tonnage of 81,493 GT.

NORDIC LIGHT — Key Facts

MMSI
538003862
IMO number
9436446
Call sign
V7TQ7
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
2.5 knots
Course over ground
64.0°
Heading
83°
Last known position
-6.1294°, 6.2029°
Destination
PORT LOUIS
ETA
2026-09-08T09:00:00Z
Departure port
LAWE LAWE
Actual time of departure
2026-07-14T20:20:00Z
Current draught
9 m
Maximum static draught
15.6 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
81493
Dead weight
158555 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-05T14:17:00Z