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SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 — Dredger · IMO 1025356

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SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 14.6787° N, 120.1326° E, making 7.5 knots on a course of 311°. It is sailing from MANILA ANCH to MANILA ANCH with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 22:55 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 15:51 UTC.

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Under way sailing
Current Navigational Status
7.5 kn
Speed
311.0°
/ 20°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
8.5 m
Current Draught

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MANILA ANCH
ATD
06:16 UTCApr 12, 2026
MANILA ANCH
ETA
22:55 UTCNov 8, 2026
SOUTHWARD FLYING 278

SOUTHWARD FLYING 278

Identity

Dredger
Type
Philippines flagPH
Flag
1025356
IMO Number
548421900
MMSI
3E4719
Call Sign

Specifications

121 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About SOUTHWARD FLYING 278

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 — Dredger

SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 is a dredger registered under the Philippines flag.

SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 route and voyage history

SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 is currently on a voyage from MANILA ANCH to MANILA ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T22:55:00Z. The live route and current course of SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 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

Vessels in the same class as SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 right now?

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SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from MANILA ANCH to MANILA ANCH with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 22:55 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 SOUTHWARD FLYING 278?

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SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 broadcasts MMSI 548421900 and is registered as IMO 1025356, with call sign 3E4719 . 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 SOUTHWARD FLYING 278?

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SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the PH flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full PH flag list at /flag/ph.

How can I see the live position of SOUTHWARD FLYING 278?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 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 SOUTHWARD FLYING 278'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 SOUTHWARD FLYING 278?

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As a dredger, SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

SOUTHWARD FLYING 278 — Key Facts

MMSI
548421900
IMO number
1025356
Call sign
3E4719
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
PH
Navigation status
Under way sailing
Current speed
7.5 knots
Course over ground
311.0°
Heading
20°
Last known position
14.6787°, 120.1326°
Destination
MANILA ANCH
ETA
2026-11-08T22:55:00Z
Departure port
MANILA ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-04-12T06:16:00Z
Current draught
8.5 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T15:51:00Z