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CENTAURUS — Tanker · IMO 9400978

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CENTAURUS is currently moored in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 28.1554° N, 15.4115° W. It is sailing from RECALADA to LAS PALMAS with an ETA of 27 Oct 2026, 13:11 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 20:40 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 180°
Course / Heading
6.3 m
Static Draught
5.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

RECALADA
ATD
21:24 UTCSep 4, 2026
ETA
13:11 UTCOct 27, 2026
CENTAURUS

CENTAURUS

Identity

Tanker
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9400978
IMO Number
636020431
MMSI
D5ZF4
Call Sign

Specifications

142 m × 23 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
16,622 t
Deadweight
11,999 t
Gross Tonnage
6,300 kW
Engine Power
LIAONING HONGGUAN SHIPBUILDING - PANJING, CHINA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About CENTAURUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CENTAURUS — Tanker

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 11,999 GT, and a dead weight of 16,622 tonnes, CENTAURUS is a tanker registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by OCEAN TANKERS - SINGAPORE, built by LIAONING HONGGUAN SHIPBUILDING - PANJING, CHINA.

CENTAURUS route and voyage history

CENTAURUS is currently on a voyage from RECALADA to LAS PALMAS with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-27T13:11:00Z. The live route and current course of CENTAURUS 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

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

  • MMSI: 636020431
  • IMO: 9400978
  • Call sign: D5ZF4
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CENTAURUS right now?

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CENTAURUS is currently moored in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from RECALADA to LAS PALMAS with an ETA of 27 Oct 2026, 13:11 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 CENTAURUS?

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CENTAURUS broadcasts MMSI 636020431 and is registered as IMO 9400978, with call sign D5ZF4 . 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 CENTAURUS?

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CENTAURUS 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 CENTAURUS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CENTAURUS 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 CENTAURUS'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 CENTAURUS?

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CENTAURUS is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, CENTAURUS 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. CENTAURUS has a gross tonnage of 11,999 GT.

CENTAURUS — Key Facts

MMSI
636020431
IMO number
9400978
Call sign
D5ZF4
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
180°
Last known position
28.1554°, -15.4115°
Destination
LAS PALMAS
ETA
2026-10-27T13:11:00Z
Departure port
RECALADA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-04T21:24:00Z
Current draught
5.2 m
Maximum static draught
6.3 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
11999
Dead weight
16622 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T20:40:00Z