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BW KYOTO — Tanker · IMO 9405083

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BW KYOTO was last reported under way in the Caribbean Sea, at 17.9624° N, 81.4775° W, on 6 Nov 2026, 16:22 UTC. It was sailing from HOUSTON to CRISTOBAL with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.3 kn
Speed
131.0°
/ 138°
Course / Heading
11.6 m
Static Draught
11.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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HOUSTONUSHOU
ATD
14:43 UTCNov 3, 2026
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
BW KYOTO

BW KYOTO

Identity

Tanker
Type
Singapore flagSG
Flag
9405083
IMO Number
564818000
MMSI
9VVD4
Call Sign

Specifications

230 m × 36 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
54,920 t
Deadweight
47,985 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MHI NAGASAKI SHIPYARD & ENGINE WORKS - NAGASAKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About BW KYOTO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BW KYOTO — Tanker

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 47,985 GT, and a dead weight of 54,920 tonnes, BW KYOTO is a tanker registered under the Singapore flag. The vessel is owned by MMS - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by MHI NAGASAKI SHIPYARD & ENGINE WORKS - NAGASAKI, JAPAN.

BW KYOTO route and voyage history

BW KYOTO is currently on a voyage from HOUSTON to CRISTOBAL with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BW KYOTO 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 KYOTO is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BW KYOTO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 564818000
  • IMO: 9405083
  • Call sign: 9VVD4
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BW KYOTO right now?

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BW KYOTO was last reported under way in the Caribbean Sea, on 6 Nov 2026, 16:22 UTC. It was sailing from HOUSTON to CRISTOBAL with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 12:00 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 BW KYOTO?

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BW KYOTO broadcasts MMSI 564818000 and is registered as IMO 9405083, with call sign 9VVD4 . 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 KYOTO?

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BW KYOTO 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 KYOTO?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BW KYOTO 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 KYOTO'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 BW KYOTO?

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BW KYOTO 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 KYOTO 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 KYOTO has a gross tonnage of 47,985 GT.

BW KYOTO — Key Facts

MMSI
564818000
IMO number
9405083
Call sign
9VVD4
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
SG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.3 knots
Course over ground
131.0°
Heading
138°
Last known position
17.9624°, -81.4775°
Destination
CRISTOBAL
ETA
2026-11-08T12:00:00Z
Departure port
HOUSTON
Actual time of departure
2026-11-03T14:43:00Z
Current draught
11.6 m
Maximum static draught
11.6 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
47985
Dead weight
54920 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T16:22:00Z