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RIGEL — Tanker · IMO 9685891

TVUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of RIGEL at 35° 50.053' N, 124° 16.067' E
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RIGEL was last reported under way in the Yellow Sea, at 35.8342° N, 124.2678° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 03:47 UTC. It was sailing from ZHANGJIAGANG to TIANJIN with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 21:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.5 kn
Speed
357.0°
/ 359°
Course / Heading
9.2 m
Static Draught
6.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
03:00 UTCSep 6, 2026
China flag
TIANJINCNTXG
ETA
21:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
RIGEL

RIGEL

Identity

Tanker
Type
Tuvalu flagTV
Flag
9685891
IMO Number
572116220
MMSI
T2DP5
Call Sign

Specifications

176 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
2017-01-01
Year Built
28,005 t
Deadweight
19,363 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JIUJIANG XIANGSHENG SHIPBUILDING - PENGZE, CHINA
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Flag State
All TV-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of ZHANGJIAGANG
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Destination Port
Port of TIANJIN
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About RIGEL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RIGEL — Tanker

Built in 2017, with a gross tonnage of 19,363 GT, and a dead weight of 28,005 tonnes, RIGEL is a tanker registered under the Tuvalu flag. The vessel is owned by SEA FORTUNE SHIPPING HONG KONG - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by JIUJIANG XIANGSHENG SHIPBUILDING - PENGZE, CHINA.

RIGEL route and voyage history

RIGEL is currently on a voyage from ZHANGJIAGANG to TIANJIN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T21:00:00Z. The live route and current course of RIGEL 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

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

  • MMSI: 572116220
  • IMO: 9685891
  • Call sign: T2DP5
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Tuvalu

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RIGEL right now?+
RIGEL was last reported under way in the Yellow Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 03:47 UTC. It was sailing from ZHANGJIAGANG to TIANJIN with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 21:00 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 RIGEL?+
RIGEL broadcasts MMSI 572116220 and is registered as IMO 9685891, with call sign T2DP5. 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 RIGEL?+
RIGEL is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the TV 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 TV flag list at /flag/tv.
How can I see the live position of RIGEL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RIGEL 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 RIGEL'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 RIGEL?+
RIGEL is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, RIGEL 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. RIGEL has a gross tonnage of 19,363 GT.

RIGEL — Key Facts

MMSI
572116220
IMO number
9685891
Call sign
T2DP5
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
TV
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.5 knots
Course over ground
357.0°
Heading
359°
Last known position
35.8342°, 124.2678°
Destination
TIANJIN
ETA
2026-09-09T21:00:00Z
Departure port
ZHANGJIAGANG
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T03:00:00Z
Current draught
6.2 m
Maximum static draught
9.2 m
Year built
2017-01-01
Gross tonnage
19363
Dead weight
28005 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T03:47:00Z