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ZOBU START — Tanker · IMO 9367724

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ZOBU START is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 2.3664° N, 101.7525° E, making 11.5 knots on a course of 308°. It is sailing from SINGAPORE ANCH to DURBAN with an ETA of 23 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 08:01 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.5 kn
Speed
308.0°
/ 309°
Course / Heading
8.3 m
Static Draught
12.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
22:18 UTCOct 29, 2026
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DURBANZADUR
ETA
10:00 UTCNov 23, 2026
ZOBU START

ZOBU START

Identity

Tanker
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9367724
IMO Number
538010422
MMSI
V7A6016
Call Sign

Specifications

182 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
47,186 t
Deadweight
26,911 t
Gross Tonnage
8,580 kW
Engine Power
ONOMICHI DOCKYARD - KOBE, JAPAN
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About ZOBU START

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ZOBU START — Tanker

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 26,911 GT, and a dead weight of 47,186 tonnes, ZOBU START is a tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by MK CENTENNIAL MARITIME - AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, built by ONOMICHI DOCKYARD - KOBE, JAPAN.

ZOBU START route and voyage history

ZOBU START is currently on a voyage from SINGAPORE ANCH to DURBAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-23T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ZOBU 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

ZOBU START is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ZOBU 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 ZOBU START right now?

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ZOBU START is currently under way in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. It is sailing from SINGAPORE ANCH to DURBAN with an ETA of 23 Nov 2026, 10:00 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 ZOBU START?

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ZOBU START broadcasts MMSI 538010422 and is registered as IMO 9367724, with call sign V7A6016. 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 ZOBU START?

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ZOBU 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.

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ZOBU 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 ZOBU START's position updated?

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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 ZOBU START?

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ZOBU START is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, ZOBU 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. ZOBU START has a gross tonnage of 26,911 GT.

ZOBU START — Key Facts

MMSI
538010422
IMO number
9367724
Call sign
V7A6016
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.5 knots
Course over ground
308.0°
Heading
309°
Last known position
2.3664°, 101.7525°
Destination
DURBAN
ETA
2026-11-23T10:00:00Z
Departure port
SINGAPORE ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-10-29T22:18:00Z
Current draught
12.1 m
Maximum static draught
8.3 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
26911
Dead weight
47186 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T08:01:00Z