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LION — Tanker · IMO 9838577

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LION is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 36.0646° N, 7.5495° W, making 14.1 knots on a course of 281°. It is sailing from YANBU INDUSTRIAL to ROTTERDAM with an ETA of 11 Nov 2026, 08:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 02:30 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.1 kn
Speed
281.4°
/ 278°
Course / Heading
14.8 m
Static Draught
13.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:55 UTCOct 28, 2026
ETA
08:00 UTCNov 11, 2026
LION

LION

Identity

Tanker
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9838577
IMO Number
636020995
MMSI
5LBS6
Call Sign

Specifications

250 m × 44 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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About LION

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

LION — Tanker

LION is a tanker registered under the Liberia flag.

LION route and voyage history

LION is currently on a voyage from YANBU INDUSTRIAL to ROTTERDAM with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-11T08:00:00Z. The live route and current course of LION 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 LION can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 636020995
  • IMO: 9838577
  • Call sign: 5LBS6
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is LION right now?

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LION is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from YANBU INDUSTRIAL to ROTTERDAM with an ETA of 11 Nov 2026, 08:00 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 LION?

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LION broadcasts MMSI 636020995 and is registered as IMO 9838577, with call sign 5LBS6. 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 LION?

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LION 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 LION?

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

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As a tanker, LION 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.

LION — Key Facts

MMSI
636020995
IMO number
9838577
Call sign
5LBS6
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.1 knots
Course over ground
281.4°
Heading
278°
Last known position
36.0646°, -7.5495°
Destination
ROTTERDAM
ETA
2026-11-11T08:00:00Z
Departure port
YANBU INDUSTRIAL
Actual time of departure
2026-10-28T04:55:00Z
Current draught
13.5 m
Maximum static draught
14.8 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T02:30:48Z