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TONGALA — Cargo · IMO 9605786

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TONGALA is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 48.2408° N, 125.1853° W, making 13.3 knots on a course of 30°. It is sailing from HITACHINAKA to TACOMA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 06:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 23:01 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.3 kn
Speed
30.0°
/ 34°
Course / Heading
9.3 m
Static Draught
10.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
05:06 UTCOct 26, 2026
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ETA
06:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
TONGALA

TONGALA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
9605786
IMO Number
215654000
MMSI
9HA2776
Call Sign

Specifications

200 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
22,585 t
Deadweight
61,106 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MHI NAGASAKI SHIPYARD & ENGINE WORKS - NAGASAKI, JAPAN
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About TONGALA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TONGALA — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 61,106 GT, and a dead weight of 22,585 tonnes, TONGALA is a cargo registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by WILHELMSEN LINES - LYSAKER, NORWAY, built by MHI NAGASAKI SHIPYARD & ENGINE WORKS - NAGASAKI, JAPAN.

TONGALA route and voyage history

TONGALA is currently on a voyage from HITACHINAKA to TACOMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T06:00:00Z. The live route and current course of TONGALA 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

TONGALA is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as TONGALA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 215654000
  • IMO: 9605786
  • Call sign: 9HA2776
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TONGALA right now?

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TONGALA is currently under way in the North Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from HITACHINAKA to TACOMA with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 06:00 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 TONGALA?

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TONGALA broadcasts MMSI 215654000 and is registered as IMO 9605786, with call sign 9HA2776. 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 TONGALA?

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TONGALA is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the MT flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full MT flag list at /flag/mt.

How can I see the live position of TONGALA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TONGALA 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 TONGALA's position updated?

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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 TONGALA?

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TONGALA is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, TONGALA sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. TONGALA has a gross tonnage of 61,106 GT.

TONGALA — Key Facts

MMSI
215654000
IMO number
9605786
Call sign
9HA2776
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.3 knots
Course over ground
30.0°
Heading
34°
Last known position
48.2408°, -125.1853°
Destination
TACOMA
ETA
2026-11-08T06:00:00Z
Departure port
HITACHINAKA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-26T05:06:00Z
Current draught
10.8 m
Maximum static draught
9.3 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
61106
Dead weight
22585 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T23:01:50Z