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IMPERATOR — Cargo · IMO 9632234

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World map showing the last known position of IMPERATOR at 12° 12.391' N, 120° 31.403' E
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IMPERATOR was last reported under way in the South China Sea, at 12.2065° N, 120.5234° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:27 UTC. It was sailing from TAICANG to DAMPIER with an ETA of 15 Sep 2026, 10:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.6 kn
Speed
170.0°
/ 166°
Course / Heading
8.6 m
Static Draught
8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

China flag
TAICANGCNTAG
ATD
12:07 UTCSep 3, 2026
Australia flag
DAMPIERAUDAM
ETA
10:00 UTCSep 15, 2026
IMPERATOR

IMPERATOR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9632234
IMO Number
636015509
MMSI
D5BE9
Call Sign

Specifications

292 m × 45 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
176,387 t
Deadweight
91,349 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JIANGNAN CHANGXING SHIPBUILDING - SHANGHAI, CHINA
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of TAICANG
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Destination Port
Port of DAMPIER
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About IMPERATOR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

IMPERATOR — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 91,349 GT, and a dead weight of 176,387 tonnes, IMPERATOR is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by SANTOKU SHIPPING - OSAKA, JAPAN, built by JIANGNAN CHANGXING SHIPBUILDING - SHANGHAI, CHINA.

IMPERATOR route and voyage history

IMPERATOR is currently on a voyage from TAICANG to DAMPIER with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-15T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of IMPERATOR 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

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

  • MMSI: 636015509
  • IMO: 9632234
  • Call sign: D5BE9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is IMPERATOR right now?+
IMPERATOR was last reported under way in the South China Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 06:27 UTC. It was sailing from TAICANG to DAMPIER with an ETA of 15 Sep 2026, 10:00 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 IMPERATOR?+
IMPERATOR broadcasts MMSI 636015509 and is registered as IMO 9632234, with call sign D5BE9. 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 IMPERATOR?+
IMPERATOR is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the LR flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full LR flag list at /flag/lr.
How can I see the live position of IMPERATOR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from IMPERATOR 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 IMPERATOR'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 IMPERATOR?+
IMPERATOR is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, IMPERATOR sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. IMPERATOR has a gross tonnage of 91,349 GT.

IMPERATOR — Key Facts

MMSI
636015509
IMO number
9632234
Call sign
D5BE9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.6 knots
Course over ground
170.0°
Heading
166°
Last known position
12.2065°, 120.5234°
Destination
DAMPIER
ETA
2026-09-15T10:00:00Z
Departure port
TAICANG
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T12:07:00Z
Current draught
8 m
Maximum static draught
8.6 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
91349
Dead weight
176387 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T06:27:00Z