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VL PIONEER — Tanker · IMO 9683661

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World map showing the last known position of VL PIONEER at 5° 52.815' N, 88° 41.659' E
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VL PIONEER is currently under way in the Bay of Bengal, at 5.8803° N, 88.6943° E, making 14.3 knots on a course of 265°. It is sailing from YANGPU to FUJAIRAH with an ETA of 15 Sep 2026, 20:01 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:03 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.3 kn
Speed
265.0°
/ 266°
Course / Heading
11 m
Static Draught
11 m
Current Draught

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China flag
YANGPUCNYPG
ATD
07:56 UTCAug 28, 2026
ETA
20:01 UTCSep 15, 2026
VL PIONEER

VL PIONEER

Identity

Tanker
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9683661
IMO Number
636023886
MMSI
5LPX4
Call Sign

Specifications

333 m × 60 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
319,547 t
Deadweight
161,367 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HYUNDAI SAMHO HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - SAMHO, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of YANGPU
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Destination Port
Port of FUJAIRAH
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About VL PIONEER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VL PIONEER — Tanker

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 161,367 GT, and a dead weight of 319,547 tonnes, VL PIONEER is a tanker registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by KMARIN - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, built by HYUNDAI SAMHO HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - SAMHO, SOUTH KOREA.

VL PIONEER route and voyage history

VL PIONEER is currently on a voyage from YANGPU to FUJAIRAH with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-15T20:01:00Z. The live route and current course of VL PIONEER 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

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

  • MMSI: 636023886
  • IMO: 9683661
  • Call sign: 5LPX4
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VL PIONEER right now?+
VL PIONEER is currently under way in the Bay of Bengal. It is sailing from YANGPU to FUJAIRAH with an ETA of 15 Sep 2026, 20:01 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 VL PIONEER?+
VL PIONEER broadcasts MMSI 636023886 and is registered as IMO 9683661, with call sign 5LPX4. 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 VL PIONEER?+
VL PIONEER 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 VL PIONEER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VL PIONEER 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 VL PIONEER'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 VL PIONEER?+
VL PIONEER is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, VL PIONEER 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. VL PIONEER has a gross tonnage of 161,367 GT.

VL PIONEER — Key Facts

MMSI
636023886
IMO number
9683661
Call sign
5LPX4
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.3 knots
Course over ground
265.0°
Heading
266°
Last known position
5.8803°, 88.6943°
Destination
FUJAIRAH
ETA
2026-09-15T20:01:00Z
Departure port
YANGPU
Actual time of departure
2026-08-28T07:56:00Z
Current draught
11 m
Maximum static draught
11 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
161367
Dead weight
319547 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:03:00Z