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EXPLORER — Tanker · IMO 9312133

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EXPLORER was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 16.7549° S, 5.4858° E, on 8 Nov 2026, 10:27 UTC. It was sailing from SINGAPORE to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 11 Oct 2026, 12:09 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
2.0 kn
Speed
278.0°
/ 225°
Course / Heading
9.6 m
Static Draught
9.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
22:46 UTCSep 20, 2026
ETA
12:09 UTCOct 11, 2026
EXPLORER

EXPLORER

Identity

Tanker
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9312133
IMO Number
636021956
MMSI
5LGM8
Call Sign

Specifications

274 m × 50 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
163,759 t
Deadweight
84,844 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HYUNDAI SAMHO HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About EXPLORER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

EXPLORER — Tanker

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 84,844 GT, and a dead weight of 163,759 tonnes, EXPLORER is a tanker registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by DELTA TANKERS - ATHENS, GREECE, built by HYUNDAI SAMHO HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA.

EXPLORER route and voyage history

EXPLORER is currently on a voyage from SINGAPORE to CAPE TOWN with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-11T12:09:00Z. The live route and current course of EXPLORER 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

EXPLORER is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as EXPLORER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 636021956
  • IMO: 9312133
  • Call sign: 5LGM8
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is EXPLORER right now?

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EXPLORER was last reported under way in the South Atlantic Ocean, on 8 Nov 2026, 10:27 UTC. It was sailing from SINGAPORE to CAPE TOWN with an ETA of 11 Oct 2026, 12:09 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 EXPLORER?

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EXPLORER broadcasts MMSI 636021956 and is registered as IMO 9312133, with call sign 5LGM8. 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 EXPLORER?

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EXPLORER 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 EXPLORER?

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

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EXPLORER is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, EXPLORER 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. EXPLORER has a gross tonnage of 84,844 GT.

EXPLORER — Key Facts

MMSI
636021956
IMO number
9312133
Call sign
5LGM8
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
2.0 knots
Course over ground
278.0°
Heading
225°
Last known position
-16.7549°, 5.4858°
Destination
CAPE TOWN
ETA
2026-10-11T12:09:00Z
Departure port
SINGAPORE
Actual time of departure
2026-09-20T22:46:00Z
Current draught
9.5 m
Maximum static draught
9.6 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
84844
Dead weight
163759 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T10:27:06Z