South China Sea Shipping Monitor — 11 Apr 2026
AIS snapshot of the South China Sea. 5455 vessels observed as of 11 Apr 2026, 15:10 UTC. Sanctioned-flag vessels: 12. AIS gaps: 1114.
Zone: South China Sea — Captured: 11 Apr 2026, 15:10 UTC — Total vessels: 5455
Fleet Composition
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total vessels | 5455 |
| Tankers | 576 |
| Cargo vessels | 1900 |
| Sanctioned-flag vessels | 12 (0.2%) |
| AIS gap >10 min | 1114 (20.4%) |
| No declared destination | 247 (4.5%) |
Flag Distribution
Iranian-flagged vessels: 9 total — 0 tankers, 5 cargo.
Destination Breakdown
247 vessels (4.5%) carried no declared destination or an unresolvable value.
AIS Transmission Gaps
1114 vessels recorded AIS transmission gaps exceeding 10 minutes at time of capture. Vessels with extended gaps are listed below in descending order of elapsed time.
| Vessel | Flag | Type | Gap | Declared destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XNOI 91 P14 D38 97 | VN | Unknown | 24.0 min | Other |
| DT29 XUNOI PY P1891 | VN | Unknown | 24.0 min | Other |
| GUIBEIYU60866 | CN | WIG | 24.0 min | Other |
| LUOI NOI 95 C33 | VN | WIG | 23.9 min | Other |
| MANH CHUP E25G01 | VN | WIG | 23.9 min | Other |
| 02258 | CN | Other | 23.9 min | Other |
| 65 LUOI GHE F30 B30 | VN | WIG | 23.9 min | Other |
| TAN TAI4 LC A19 78 | VN | Unknown | 23.9 min | Other |
Zone Map
Green — underway · Yellow — anchored · Red — sanctioned flag · Grey — AIS gap exceeding 10 minutes
AIS snapshot captured 11 Apr 2026, 15:10 UTC. Vessel count and positions reflect data available at time of capture. AIS gaps may result from coverage limitations, transponder deactivation, or encoding artifacts.