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SKYWAVETanker · IMO 9328716

BWRestricted manoeuverability
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Current PositionLive

SKYWAVE is currently under way in the Andaman Sea, at 7.5994° N, 97.1208° E, making 5.0 knots on a course of 47°. It is sailing from QINGDAO to KHOR FAKKAN with an ETA of 25 Aug 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Aug 2026, 20:42 UTC.

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Restricted manoeuverability
Current Navigational Status
5.0 kn
Speed
47.0°
/ 209°
Course / Heading
11 m
Static Draught
11 m
Current Draught
ATD
Mar 8, 2025, 16:57 UTC
ETA
Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 UTC
From
QINGDAO
To
KHOR FAKKAN

Voyage Tracker

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QINGDAOCNQDG
ATD
16:57 UTCMar 8, 2025
ETA
12:00 UTCAug 25, 2026
SKYWAVE

SKYWAVE

Identity

Tanker
Type
Botswana flagBW
Flag
9328716
IMO Number
611000117
MMSI
A2AB23
Call Sign

Specifications

333 m × 60 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of QINGDAO
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for QINGDAO (CNQDG).
Destination Port
Port of KHOR FAKKAN
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for KHOR FAKKAN (AEKLF).

About SKYWAVE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SKYWAVE — Tanker

SKYWAVE is a tanker registered under the Botswana flag.

SKYWAVE route and voyage history

SKYWAVE is currently on a voyage from QINGDAO to KHOR FAKKAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-25T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of SKYWAVE 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

Vessels in the same class as SKYWAVE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 611000117
  • IMO: 9328716
  • Call sign: A2AB23
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Botswana

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SKYWAVE right now?+
SKYWAVE is currently under way in the Andaman Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. It is sailing from QINGDAO to KHOR FAKKAN with an ETA of 25 Aug 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 SKYWAVE?+
SKYWAVE broadcasts MMSI 611000117 and is registered as IMO 9328716, with call sign A2AB23. 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 SKYWAVE?+
SKYWAVE is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the BW 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 BW flag list at /flag/bw.
How can I see the live position of SKYWAVE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SKYWAVE 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 SKYWAVE'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 SKYWAVE?+
As a tanker, SKYWAVE 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.

SKYWAVE — Key Facts

MMSI
611000117
IMO number
9328716
Call sign
A2AB23
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
BW
Navigation status
Restricted manoeuverability
Current speed
5.0 knots
Course over ground
47.0°
Heading
209°
Last known position
7.5994°, 97.1208°
Destination
KHOR FAKKAN
ETA
2026-08-25T12:00:00Z
Departure port
QINGDAO
Actual time of departure
2025-03-08T16:57:00Z
Current draught
11 m
Maximum static draught
11 m
AIS last updated
2026-08-07T20:42:00Z