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BW TOKYOTanker · IMO 9398307

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Current PositionNo recent signal

BW TOKYO has not broadcast an AIS position for 5 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Bering Sea, at 54.2582° N, 173.6815° W, on 3 Sep 2026, 13:10 UTC. It was sailing from ALCOA INTALCO to YEOSU.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.3 kn
Speed
265.0°
/ 263°
Course / Heading
8.2 m
Static Draught
11.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
14:08 UTCAug 28, 2026
South Korea flag
YEOSUKRYOS
ETA
20:00 UTCSep 11, 2026
BW TOKYO

BW TOKYO

Identity

Tanker
Type
Singapore flagSG
Flag
9398307
IMO Number
563343000
MMSI
9VVD3
Call Sign

Specifications

230 m × 36 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
54,936 t
Deadweight
47,985 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD - KOBE, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of ALCOA INTALCO
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Destination Port
Port of YEOSU
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About BW TOKYO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BW TOKYO — Tanker

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 47,985 GT, and a dead weight of 54,936 tonnes, BW TOKYO is a tanker registered under the Singapore flag. The vessel is owned by MMS - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD - KOBE, JAPAN.

BW TOKYO route and voyage history

BW TOKYO is currently on a voyage from ALCOA INTALCO to YEOSU with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-11T20:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BW TOKYO 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

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

  • MMSI: 563343000
  • IMO: 9398307
  • Call sign: 9VVD3
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BW TOKYO right now?+
BW TOKYO has not broadcast an AIS position for 5 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Bering Sea, on 3 Sep 2026, 13:10 UTC. It was sailing from ALCOA INTALCO to YEOSU. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for BW TOKYO?+
BW TOKYO broadcasts MMSI 563343000 and is registered as IMO 9398307, with call sign 9VVD3. 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 BW TOKYO?+
BW TOKYO 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 BW TOKYO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BW TOKYO 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 BW TOKYO'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 BW TOKYO?+
BW TOKYO is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, BW TOKYO 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. BW TOKYO has a gross tonnage of 47,985 GT.

BW TOKYO — Key Facts

MMSI
563343000
IMO number
9398307
Call sign
9VVD3
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
SG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.3 knots
Course over ground
265.0°
Heading
263°
Last known position
54.2582°, -173.6815°
Destination
YEOSU
ETA
2026-09-11T20:00:00Z
Departure port
ALCOA INTALCO
Actual time of departure
2026-08-28T14:08:00Z
Current draught
11.2 m
Maximum static draught
8.2 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
47985
Dead weight
54936 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-03T13:10:00Z