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ESSIEN — Tanker · IMO 9617454

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World map showing the last known position of ESSIEN at 33° 49.444' S, 18° 26.125' E
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ESSIEN is currently at anchor in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 33.8241° S, 18.4354° E. It is sailing from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN ANCH with an ETA of 19 Aug 2026, 13:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 19:42 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.4 kn
Speed
320.5°
/ 133°
Course / Heading
8.3 m
Static Draught
8.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
13:00 UTCAug 19, 2026
ETA
13:00 UTCAug 19, 2026
ESSIEN

ESSIEN

Identity

Tanker
Type
Singapore flagSG
Flag
9617454
IMO Number
563180400
MMSI
9V8655
Call Sign

Specifications

188 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
42,190 t
Deadweight
26,827 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JINLING SHIPYARD - NANJING, CHINA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of CAPE TOWN
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Destination Port
Port of CAPE TOWN ANCH
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About ESSIEN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ESSIEN — Tanker

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 26,827 GT, and a dead weight of 42,190 tonnes, ESSIEN is a tanker registered under the Singapore flag. The vessel is owned by ETHIOPIAN SHIPPING & LOGISTICS SERVICES - ADDIS ABEBA, ETHIOPIA, built by JINLING SHIPYARD - NANJING, CHINA.

ESSIEN route and voyage history

ESSIEN is currently on a voyage from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-19T13:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ESSIEN 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

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

  • MMSI: 563180400
  • IMO: 9617454
  • Call sign: 9V8655
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ESSIEN right now?+
ESSIEN is currently at anchor in the South Atlantic Ocean, within the Cape of Good Hope route. It is sailing from CAPE TOWN to CAPE TOWN ANCH with an ETA of 19 Aug 2026, 13:00 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 ESSIEN?+
ESSIEN broadcasts MMSI 563180400 and is registered as IMO 9617454, with call sign 9V8655. 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 ESSIEN?+
ESSIEN 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 ESSIEN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ESSIEN 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 ESSIEN'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 ESSIEN?+
ESSIEN is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, ESSIEN 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. ESSIEN has a gross tonnage of 26,827 GT.

ESSIEN — Key Facts

MMSI
563180400
IMO number
9617454
Call sign
9V8655
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
SG
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.4 knots
Course over ground
320.5°
Heading
133°
Last known position
-33.8241°, 18.4354°
Destination
CAPE TOWN ANCH
ETA
2026-08-19T13:00:00Z
Departure port
CAPE TOWN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-19T13:00:00Z
Current draught
8.3 m
Maximum static draught
8.3 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
26827
Dead weight
42190 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T19:42:59Z