Cargo ship 🇲🇭Marshall Islands

KOBAYASHI MARU

IMO 9847011MMSI 538008176Call sign V7A2046

12 km SE of South Padre Island, United States

Last seen 19 Oct, 02:45 UTC

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26.0568° N, 97.0391° W

Speed10.5kn

Course92°

DestinationUS NEW

StatusUnderway

Voyage

Destination: US NEW
Speed: 10.5 kn
Course: 92°
Heading: 85°
Status: Underway (engine)
Position: 26.0568° N, 97.0391° W
Last report: 19 Oct 2026, 02:45 UTC19 Oct, 02:45 UTC
Nearest port: South Padre Island12 km SE of the port

Particulars

IMO: 9847011
MMSI: 538008176
Call sign: V7A2046
Flag: 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
Type: Cargo shipAIS type 70
Length: 200 m
Beam: 32 m
Draught: 7.0 m

Not broadcast: ETA.

About KOBAYASHI MARU

KOBAYASHI MARU (IMO 9847011, MMSI 538008176) is a cargo ship registered in the Marshall Islands. It is 200 m long and 32 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 19 Oct 2026 at 02:45 UTC, placed it 12 km SE of South Padre Island, United States. It was moving at 10.5 knots on a course of 92°. The crew reported US NEW as the destination.

Frequently asked questions

Where is KOBAYASHI MARU now?

KOBAYASHI MARU was last reported 12 km SE of South Padre Island, United States on 19 Oct 2026 at 02:45 UTC. It was moving at 10.5 knots on a course of 92°.

What type of ship is KOBAYASHI MARU?

KOBAYASHI MARU is a cargo ship. It is 200 m long and 32 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of KOBAYASHI MARU?

The MMSI of KOBAYASHI MARU is 538008176. Its IMO number is 9847011. Its call sign is V7A2046.

What flag does KOBAYASHI MARU fly?

KOBAYASHI MARU sails under the flag of the Marshall Islands (MH).

Where is KOBAYASHI MARU going?

KOBAYASHI MARU reported its destination as US NEW.

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