ESSIEN

IMO 9617454MMSI 563180400Call sign 9V8655

8.5 km N of De Waterkant, South Africa

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33.8264° S, 18.4425° E

33.8264° S, 18.4425° E

Speed0.4kn
DestinationCape Town
StatusAt anchor

Voyage

Destination
Cape Town, South AfricaAIS: ZA CPT
ETA
10 Apr 2027, 13:00 UTC
Speed
0.4 kn
Course
105°
Heading
298°
Status
At anchor
Position
33.8264° S, 18.4425° E
Last report
21 Oct 2026, 22:23 UTC
Nearest port
De Waterkant8.5 km N of the port

Particulars

IMO
9617454
MMSI
563180400
Call sign
9V8655
Type
TankerAIS type 89
Length
188 m
Beam
30 m
Draught
8.3 m
Deadweight
42,190 t

About ESSIEN

ESSIEN (IMO 9617454, MMSI 563180400) is a tanker registered in Singapore. It is 188 m long and 30 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 21 Oct 2026 at 22:23 UTC, placed it 8.5 km N of De Waterkant, South Africa. ESSIEN is at anchor. The crew reported Cape Town, South Africa as the destination, with an ETA of 10 Apr 2027 at 13:00 UTC.

Frequently asked questions

Where is ESSIEN now?

ESSIEN was last reported 8.5 km N of De Waterkant, South Africa on 21 Oct 2026 at 22:23 UTC. ESSIEN is at anchor.

What type of ship is ESSIEN?

ESSIEN is a tanker. It is 188 m long and 30 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of ESSIEN?

The MMSI of ESSIEN is 563180400. Its IMO number is 9617454. Its call sign is 9V8655.

What flag does ESSIEN fly?

ESSIEN sails under the flag of Singapore (SG).

Where is ESSIEN going?

ESSIEN reported its destination as Cape Town, South Africa (AIS destination “ZA CPT”), with an estimated arrival on 10 Apr 2027 at 13:00 UTC.

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