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Marshall Islands flag

START — Tanker · IMO 9346079

MHMoored
World map showing the last known position of START at 23° 1.924' N, 70° 13.392' E
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Current PositionLive

START is currently moored in the Arabian Sea, at 23.0321° N, 70.2232° E. It is sailing from BINTULU to KANDLA with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 13:31 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:43 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 180°
Course / Heading
8 m
Static Draught
9.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Malaysia flag
BINTULUMYBTU
ATD
05:11 UTCAug 12, 2026
India flag
KANDLAINIXY
ETA
13:31 UTCSep 5, 2026
START

START

Identity

Tanker
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9346079
IMO Number
538009637
MMSI
V7A4983
Call Sign

Specifications

183 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
46,185 t
Deadweight
30,048 t
Gross Tonnage
8,700 kW
Engine Power
STX SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of BINTULU
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Destination Port
Port of KANDLA
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About START

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

START — Tanker

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 30,048 GT, and a dead weight of 46,185 tonnes, START is a tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by STX PAN OCEAN - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, built by STX SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA.

START route and voyage history

START is currently on a voyage from BINTULU to KANDLA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T13:31:00Z. The live route and current course of START 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is START right now?+
START is currently moored in the Arabian Sea. It is sailing from BINTULU to KANDLA with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 13:31 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 START?+
START broadcasts MMSI 538009637 and is registered as IMO 9346079, with call sign V7A4983. 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 START?+
START 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 START?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from START 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 START'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 START?+
START is classed by KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, START 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. START has a gross tonnage of 30,048 GT.

START — Key Facts

MMSI
538009637
IMO number
9346079
Call sign
V7A4983
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
180°
Last known position
23.0321°, 70.2232°
Destination
KANDLA
ETA
2026-09-05T13:31:00Z
Departure port
BINTULU
Actual time of departure
2026-08-12T05:11:00Z
Current draught
9.5 m
Maximum static draught
8 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
30048
Dead weight
46185 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:43:03Z