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Marshall Islands flag

VAN — Tanker · IMO 9694189

MHUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of VAN at 29° 9.394' N, 94° 36.335' W
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Current PositionLive

VAN is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 29.1566° N, 94.6056° W, making 0.0 knots on a course of 306°. It is sailing from BARRANQUILLA to BARRANQUILLA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 07:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:48 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
306.0°
/ 218°
Course / Heading
10.9 m
Static Draught
7.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
16:07 UTCSep 2, 2026
ETA
07:00 UTCSep 8, 2026
VAN

VAN

Identity

Tanker
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9694189
IMO Number
538010978
MMSI
V7A6400
Call Sign

Specifications

183 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
49,997 t
Deadweight
28,160 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HYUNDAI MIPO DOCKYARD CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About VAN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VAN — Tanker

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 28,160 GT, and a dead weight of 49,997 tonnes, VAN is a tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by DONG A TANKER - PUSAN, SOUTH KOREA, built by HYUNDAI MIPO DOCKYARD CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

VAN route and voyage history

VAN is currently on a voyage from BARRANQUILLA to BARRANQUILLA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T07:00:00Z. The live route and current course of VAN 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VAN right now?+
VAN is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from BARRANQUILLA to BARRANQUILLA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 07:00 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 VAN?+
VAN broadcasts MMSI 538010978 and is registered as IMO 9694189, with call sign V7A6400. 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 VAN?+
VAN 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 VAN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VAN 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 VAN'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 VAN?+
VAN is classed by KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, VAN 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. VAN has a gross tonnage of 28,160 GT.

VAN — Key Facts

MMSI
538010978
IMO number
9694189
Call sign
V7A6400
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
306.0°
Heading
218°
Last known position
29.1566°, -94.6056°
Destination
BARRANQUILLA
ETA
2026-09-08T07:00:00Z
Departure port
BARRANQUILLA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-02T16:07:00Z
Current draught
7.8 m
Maximum static draught
10.9 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
28160
Dead weight
49997 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:48:00Z