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IMPERIAL — Tanker · IMO 9400849

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World map showing the last known position of IMPERIAL at 2° 59.081' N, 104° 55.203' E
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IMPERIAL was last reported under way in the South China Sea, at 2.9847° N, 104.9201° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 07:01 UTC. It was sailing from CIWANDAN to MAP TA PHUT with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 16:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.1 kn
Speed
339.0°
/ 340°
Course / Heading
7.6 m
Static Draught
11 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
10:50 UTCAug 4, 2026
ETA
16:00 UTCSep 10, 2026
IMPERIAL

IMPERIAL

Identity

Tanker
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9400849
IMO Number
636019929
MMSI
D5WV3
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
46,646 t
Deadweight
28,231 t
Gross Tonnage
9,480 kW
Engine Power
NAIKAI SHIPBUILDING TAKUMA PLANT - TAKUMA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of CIWANDAN
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Destination Port
Port of MAP TA PHUT
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About IMPERIAL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

IMPERIAL — Tanker

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 28,231 GT, and a dead weight of 46,646 tonnes, IMPERIAL is a tanker registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by NISSHO ODYSSEY SHIPMANAGEMENT - SINGAPORE, built by NAIKAI SHIPBUILDING TAKUMA PLANT - TAKUMA, JAPAN.

IMPERIAL route and voyage history

IMPERIAL is currently on a voyage from CIWANDAN to MAP TA PHUT with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T16:00:00Z. The live route and current course of IMPERIAL 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

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

  • MMSI: 636019929
  • IMO: 9400849
  • Call sign: D5WV3
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is IMPERIAL right now?+
IMPERIAL was last reported under way in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca, on 8 Sep 2026, 07:01 UTC. It was sailing from CIWANDAN to MAP TA PHUT with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 16:00 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 IMPERIAL?+
IMPERIAL broadcasts MMSI 636019929 and is registered as IMO 9400849, with call sign D5WV3. 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 IMPERIAL?+
IMPERIAL is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the LR 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 LR flag list at /flag/lr.
How can I see the live position of IMPERIAL?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from IMPERIAL 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 IMPERIAL'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 IMPERIAL?+
IMPERIAL is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, IMPERIAL 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. IMPERIAL has a gross tonnage of 28,231 GT.

IMPERIAL — Key Facts

MMSI
636019929
IMO number
9400849
Call sign
D5WV3
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.1 knots
Course over ground
339.0°
Heading
340°
Last known position
2.9847°, 104.9201°
Destination
MAP TA PHUT
ETA
2026-09-10T16:00:00Z
Departure port
CIWANDAN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-04T10:50:00Z
Current draught
11 m
Maximum static draught
7.6 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
28231
Dead weight
46646 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T07:01:00Z