Shipping•15 Apr 2026
South China Sea Shipping Monitor — 15 Apr 2026
AIS snapshot of the South China Sea. 5355 vessels observed as of 15 Apr 2026, 10:55 UTC. Sanctioned-flag vessels: 16. AIS gaps: 1302.
Zone: South China Sea — Captured: 15 Apr 2026, 10:55 UTC — Total vessels: 5355
Fleet Composition
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total vessels | 5355 |
| Tankers | 576 |
| Cargo vessels | 1876 |
| Sanctioned-flag vessels | 16 (0.3%) |
| AIS gap >10 min | 1302 (24.3%) |
| No declared destination | 257 (4.8%) |
Flag Distribution
Iranian-flagged vessels: 9 total — 0 tankers, 7 cargo.
Destination Breakdown
257 vessels (4.8%) carried no declared destination or an unresolvable value.
AIS Transmission Gaps
1302 vessels recorded AIS transmission gaps exceeding 10 minutes at time of capture.
| Vessel | Flag | Type | Gap | Declared destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHA97 PHUNG C15 98 | VN | Unknown | 24.0 min | Other |
| DAU LUOI 52 99 | VN | Unknown | 24.0 min | Other |
| FPSO HELANG | MY | Tanker | 24.0 min | Other |
| SEA MEADOW 19 | PA | Vessel | 23.9 min | Other |
| PHUOC HAI 61 S6 B1 | VN | WIG | 23.9 min | Other |
| THU MUA 39 B33 | VN | WIG | 23.9 min | Other |
| 06CL THANHDATC11 C18 | VN | WIG | 23.9 min | Other |
| 96588 9 72 | GR | Unknown | 23.9 min | Other |
Zone Map
Green — underway · Yellow — anchored · Red — sanctioned flag · Grey — AIS gap exceeding 10 minutes
AIS snapshot captured 15 Apr 2026, 10:55 UTC. Vessel count and positions reflect data available at time of capture. AIS gaps may result from coverage limitations, transponder deactivation, or encoding artifacts.