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Marshall Islands flag

BW VAR — Tanker · IMO 9748227

MHUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of BW VAR at 3° 26.678' N, 100° 10.829' E
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Current PositionLive

BW VAR is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 3.4446° N, 100.1805° E, making 16.2 knots on a course of 127°. It is sailing from SRIRACHA to SRIRACHA with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 06:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:23 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
16.2 kn
Speed
127.0°
/ 126°
Course / Heading
8.2 m
Static Draught
12 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
07:46 UTCAug 3, 2026
ETA
06:00 UTCSep 12, 2026
BW VAR

BW VAR

Identity

Tanker
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9748227
IMO Number
538006841
MMSI
V7RX5
Call Sign

Specifications

225 m × 37 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About BW VAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BW VAR — Tanker

BW VAR is a tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag.

BW VAR route and voyage history

BW VAR is currently on a voyage from SRIRACHA to SRIRACHA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-12T06:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BW VAR 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

Vessels in the same class as BW VAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BW VAR right now?+
BW VAR is currently under way in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. It is sailing from SRIRACHA to SRIRACHA with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 06:00 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 BW VAR?+
BW VAR broadcasts MMSI 538006841 and is registered as IMO 9748227, with call sign V7RX5. 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 BW VAR?+
BW VAR 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 BW VAR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BW VAR 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 BW VAR'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 BW VAR?+
As a tanker, BW VAR 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.

BW VAR — Key Facts

MMSI
538006841
IMO number
9748227
Call sign
V7RX5
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
16.2 knots
Course over ground
127.0°
Heading
126°
Last known position
3.4446°, 100.1805°
Destination
SRIRACHA
ETA
2026-09-12T06:00:00Z
Departure port
SRIRACHA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-03T07:46:00Z
Current draught
12 m
Maximum static draught
8.2 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:23:00Z