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UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER — Tanker · IMO 9851854

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Latitude / Longitude

24° 4.941' N
58° 30.818' E

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
8.3 kn
Speed
288.0°
/ 279°
Course / Heading
20.4 m
Static Draught
11 m
Current Draught
ATD
May 8, 2026, 03:00 UTC
ETA
May 27, 2026, 19:00 UTC
From
ZHOUSHAN
To
FUJAIRAH
Record Route
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ATD
03:00 UTCMay 8, 2026
ETA
19:00 UTCMay 27, 2026
UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER

UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER

Identity

Tanker
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9851854
IMO Number
636021022
MMSI
5LBW3
Call Sign

Specifications

336 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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Departure Port
Port of ZHOUSHAN
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Destination Port
Port of FUJAIRAH
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About UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER — Tanker

UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER is a tanker registered under the Liberia flag.

UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER route and voyage history

UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER is currently on a voyage from ZHOUSHAN to FUJAIRAH with an estimated arrival on 2026-05-27T19:00:00Z. The live route and current course of UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass. View UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER's full route replay to see voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement.

Vessel class and identifiers

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

  • MMSI: 636021022
  • IMO: 9851854
  • Call sign: 5LBW3
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER?+
UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER broadcasts MMSI 636021022 and is registered as IMO 9851854, with call sign 5LBW3. 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 UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER?+
UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER 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 UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER 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 UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER'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 UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER?+
As a tanker, UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER 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.

UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER — Key Facts

MMSI
636021022
IMO number
9851854
Call sign
5LBW3
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
8.3 knots
Course over ground
288.0°
Heading
279°
Last known position
24.0823°, 58.5136°
Destination
FUJAIRAH
ETA
2026-05-27T19:00:00Z
Departure port
ZHOUSHAN
Actual time of departure
2026-05-08T03:00:00Z
Current draught
11 m
Maximum static draught
20.4 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-05-27T18:38:00Z