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JOAO CANDIDOTanker · IMO 9453315

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JOAO CANDIDO is currently at anchor in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 23.1592° S, 44.4892° W. It is sailing from SAO SEBASTIAO to ANGRA DOS REIS with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:46 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
189.0°
/ 153°
Course / Heading
9.5 m
Static Draught
16 m
Current Draught

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ATD
02:57 UTCSep 3, 2026
ETA
12:00 UTCSep 3, 2026
JOAO CANDIDO

JOAO CANDIDO

Identity

Tanker
Type
Brazil flagBR
Flag
9453315
IMO Number
710234000
MMSI
PPLW
Call Sign

Specifications

274 m × 48 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
157,055 t
Deadweight
81,429 t
Gross Tonnage
16,891 kW
Engine Power
ESTALEIRO ATLANTICO SUL - IPOJUCA, BRAZIL
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of SAO SEBASTIAO
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Destination Port
Port of ANGRA DOS REIS
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About JOAO CANDIDO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

JOAO CANDIDO — Tanker

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 81,429 GT, and a dead weight of 157,055 tonnes, JOAO CANDIDO is a tanker registered under the Brazil flag. The vessel is owned by TRANSPETRO - RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, built by ESTALEIRO ATLANTICO SUL - IPOJUCA, BRAZIL.

JOAO CANDIDO route and voyage history

JOAO CANDIDO is currently on a voyage from SAO SEBASTIAO to ANGRA DOS REIS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-03T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of JOAO CANDIDO 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

JOAO CANDIDO is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as JOAO CANDIDO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 710234000
  • IMO: 9453315
  • Call sign: PPLW
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Brazil

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is JOAO CANDIDO right now?+
JOAO CANDIDO is currently at anchor in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from SAO SEBASTIAO to ANGRA DOS REIS with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 12:00 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 JOAO CANDIDO?+
JOAO CANDIDO broadcasts MMSI 710234000 and is registered as IMO 9453315, with call sign PPLW . 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 JOAO CANDIDO?+
JOAO CANDIDO is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the BR 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 BR flag list at /flag/br.
How can I see the live position of JOAO CANDIDO?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from JOAO CANDIDO 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 JOAO CANDIDO'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 JOAO CANDIDO?+
JOAO CANDIDO is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, JOAO CANDIDO 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. JOAO CANDIDO has a gross tonnage of 81,429 GT.

JOAO CANDIDO — Key Facts

MMSI
710234000
IMO number
9453315
Call sign
PPLW
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
BR
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
189.0°
Heading
153°
Last known position
-23.1592°, -44.4892°
Destination
ANGRA DOS REIS
ETA
2026-09-03T12:00:00Z
Departure port
SAO SEBASTIAO
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T02:57:00Z
Current draught
16 m
Maximum static draught
9.5 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
81429
Dead weight
157055 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:46:00Z