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VELOS SAPPHIRE — Tanker · IMO 9321201

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VELOS SAPPHIRE is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 39.2879° N, 24.9858° E, making 7.5 knots on a course of 106°. It is sailing from IGA FUEL SERVICES to CANAKKALE with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 14:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:06 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
7.5 kn
Speed
106.0°
/ 100°
Course / Heading
12.9 m
Static Draught
8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
06:34 UTCSep 3, 2026
ETA
14:00 UTCSep 7, 2026
VELOS SAPPHIRE

VELOS SAPPHIRE

Identity

Tanker
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9321201
IMO Number
538008858
MMSI
V7A2841
Call Sign

Specifications

227 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
74,998 t
Deadweight
40,953 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MINAMINIPPON SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of IGA FUEL SERVICES
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Destination Port
Port of CANAKKALE
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About VELOS SAPPHIRE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VELOS SAPPHIRE — Tanker

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 40,953 GT, and a dead weight of 74,998 tonnes, VELOS SAPPHIRE is a tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by MASUMOTO SHIPPING - AKASHI, JAPAN, built by MINAMINIPPON SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN.

VELOS SAPPHIRE route and voyage history

VELOS SAPPHIRE is currently on a voyage from IGA FUEL SERVICES to CANAKKALE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T14:00:00Z. The live route and current course of VELOS SAPPHIRE 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VELOS SAPPHIRE right now?+
VELOS SAPPHIRE is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from IGA FUEL SERVICES to CANAKKALE with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 14:00 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 VELOS SAPPHIRE?+
VELOS SAPPHIRE broadcasts MMSI 538008858 and is registered as IMO 9321201, with call sign V7A2841. 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 VELOS SAPPHIRE?+
VELOS SAPPHIRE 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 VELOS SAPPHIRE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VELOS SAPPHIRE 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 VELOS SAPPHIRE'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 VELOS SAPPHIRE?+
VELOS SAPPHIRE is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, VELOS SAPPHIRE 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. VELOS SAPPHIRE has a gross tonnage of 40,953 GT.

VELOS SAPPHIRE — Key Facts

MMSI
538008858
IMO number
9321201
Call sign
V7A2841
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
7.5 knots
Course over ground
106.0°
Heading
100°
Last known position
39.2879°, 24.9858°
Destination
CANAKKALE
ETA
2026-09-07T14:00:00Z
Departure port
IGA FUEL SERVICES
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T06:34:00Z
Current draught
8 m
Maximum static draught
12.9 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
40953
Dead weight
74998 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:06:00Z