Question 1

Where is PLATA EAST right now?

Accepted Answer

PLATA EAST was last reported in the South China Sea. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for PLATA EAST?

Accepted Answer

PLATA EAST broadcasts MMSI 538009040 and is registered as IMO 9410997. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is PLATA EAST?

Accepted Answer

PLATA EAST 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.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of PLATA EAST?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PLATA EAST 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.

Question 5

How often is PLATA EAST's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is PLATA EAST?

Accepted Answer

As a tanker, PLATA EAST 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.

PLATA EAST — Tanker · IMO 9410997

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