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VAN KNIGHT — Other · IMO 9602966

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VAN KNIGHT is currently at anchor, at 5.1744° N, 4.1493° W. It is sailing from LAGOS to ABIDJAN with an ETA of 2 Nov 2026, 10:30 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 22:01 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
17.0°
/ 265°
Course / Heading
6.7 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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LAGOSNGLOS
ATD
15:46 UTCOct 31, 2026
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ABIDJANCIABJ
ETA
10:30 UTCNov 2, 2026
VAN KNIGHT

VAN KNIGHT

Identity

Other
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9602966
IMO Number
636022133
MMSI
5LHI3
Call Sign

Specifications

190 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
56,610 t
Deadweight
32,962 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CHINA SHIPPING INDUSTRY JIANGSU - JIANGDU, CHINA
Builder
CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
Class Society
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About VAN KNIGHT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VAN KNIGHT — Vessel

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 32,962 GT, and a dead weight of 56,610 tonnes, VAN KNIGHT is a maritime vessel registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by CHINA SHIPPING TANKER - SHANGHAI, CHINA, built by CHINA SHIPPING INDUSTRY JIANGSU - JIANGDU, CHINA.

VAN KNIGHT route and voyage history

VAN KNIGHT is currently on a voyage from LAGOS to ABIDJAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-02T10:30:00Z. The live route and current course of VAN KNIGHT 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

VAN KNIGHT is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VAN KNIGHT can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

  • MMSI: 636022133
  • IMO: 9602966
  • Call sign: 5LHI3
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VAN KNIGHT right now?

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VAN KNIGHT is currently at anchor. It is sailing from LAGOS to ABIDJAN with an ETA of 2 Nov 2026, 10:30 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 VAN KNIGHT?

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VAN KNIGHT broadcasts MMSI 636022133 and is registered as IMO 9602966, with call sign 5LHI3. 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 VAN KNIGHT?

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VAN KNIGHT is a maritime vessel registered under the LR flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full LR flag list at /flag/lr.

How can I see the live position of VAN KNIGHT?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VAN KNIGHT 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 VAN KNIGHT'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 VAN KNIGHT?

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VAN KNIGHT is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page. VAN KNIGHT has a gross tonnage of 32,962 GT.

VAN KNIGHT — Key Facts

MMSI
636022133
IMO number
9602966
Call sign
5LHI3
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
17.0°
Heading
265°
Last known position
5.1744°, -4.1493°
Destination
ABIDJAN
ETA
2026-11-02T10:30:00Z
Departure port
LAGOS
Actual time of departure
2026-10-31T15:46:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
6.7 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
32962
Dead weight
56610 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T22:01:00Z