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FIRST LION — Tanker · IMO 9567752

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FIRST LION is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 2.6400° N, 104.6169° E, making 13.1 knots on a course of 181°. It is sailing from TIANJIN to PENGERANG with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 07:00 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 22:41 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.1 kn
Speed
181.0°
/ 187°
Course / Heading
9.8 m
Static Draught
8.4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
23:56 UTCOct 27, 2026
ETA
07:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
FIRST LION

FIRST LION

Identity

Tanker
Type
Singapore flagSG
Flag
9567752
IMO Number
563147100
MMSI
9V7723
Call Sign

Specifications

126 m × 20 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
12,651 t
Deadweight
7,424 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHITANOE SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About FIRST LION

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FIRST LION — Tanker

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 7,424 GT, and a dead weight of 12,651 tonnes, FIRST LION is a tanker registered under the Singapore flag. The vessel is owned by SANSHO KAIUN - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by SHITANOE SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN.

FIRST LION route and voyage history

FIRST LION is currently on a voyage from TIANJIN to PENGERANG with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T07:00:00Z. The live route and current course of FIRST LION 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

FIRST LION is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as FIRST LION can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 563147100
  • IMO: 9567752
  • Call sign: 9V7723
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is FIRST LION right now?

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FIRST LION is currently under way in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. It is sailing from TIANJIN to PENGERANG with an ETA of 7 Nov 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 FIRST LION?

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FIRST LION broadcasts MMSI 563147100 and is registered as IMO 9567752, with call sign 9V7723. 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 FIRST LION?

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FIRST LION is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the SG 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 SG flag list at /flag/sg.

How can I see the live position of FIRST LION?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FIRST LION 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 FIRST LION'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 FIRST LION?

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FIRST LION is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, FIRST LION 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. FIRST LION has a gross tonnage of 7,424 GT.

FIRST LION — Key Facts

MMSI
563147100
IMO number
9567752
Call sign
9V7723
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
SG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.1 knots
Course over ground
181.0°
Heading
187°
Last known position
2.6400°, 104.6169°
Destination
PENGERANG
ETA
2026-11-07T07:00:00Z
Departure port
TIANJIN
Actual time of departure
2026-10-27T23:56:00Z
Current draught
8.4 m
Maximum static draught
9.8 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
7424
Dead weight
12651 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T22:41:00Z