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HEROIC ACE — Cargo · IMO 9252216

PAUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of HEROIC ACE at 30° 47.415' N, 127° 57.641' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

HEROIC ACE has not broadcast an AIS position for 26 days. Its most recent report placed it in the East China Sea, at 30.7903° N, 127.9607° E, on 14 Aug 2026, 02:33 UTC. It was sailing from GWANGYANG to BALBOA.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
15.6 kn
Speed
254.0°
/ 280°
Course / Heading
7.6 m
Static Draught
7.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
22:14 UTCApr 10, 2026
Panama flag
BALBOAPABLB
ETA
20:13 UTCJul 14, 2026
HEROIC ACE

HEROIC ACE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9252216
IMO Number
352915000
MMSI
HPFM
Call Sign

Specifications

198 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
19,879 t
Deadweight
56,439 t
Gross Tonnage
14,160 kW
Engine Power
MINAMINIPPON SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of GWANGYANG
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Destination Port
Port of BALBOA
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About HEROIC ACE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HEROIC ACE — Cargo

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 56,439 GT, and a dead weight of 19,879 tonnes, HEROIC ACE is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by MOL SHIPMANAGEMENT - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by MINAMINIPPON SHIPBUILDING - USUKI, JAPAN.

HEROIC ACE route and voyage history

HEROIC ACE is currently on a voyage from GWANGYANG to BALBOA with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-14T20:13:00Z. The live route and current course of HEROIC ACE 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

HEROIC ACE is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as HEROIC ACE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 352915000
  • IMO: 9252216
  • Call sign: HPFM
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HEROIC ACE right now?+
HEROIC ACE has not broadcast an AIS position for 26 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the East China Sea, on 14 Aug 2026, 02:33 UTC. It was sailing from GWANGYANG to BALBOA. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for HEROIC ACE?+
HEROIC ACE broadcasts MMSI 352915000 and is registered as IMO 9252216, with call sign HPFM. 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 HEROIC ACE?+
HEROIC ACE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the PA 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 PA flag list at /flag/pa.
How can I see the live position of HEROIC ACE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HEROIC ACE 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 HEROIC ACE's position updated?+
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 HEROIC ACE?+
HEROIC ACE is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, HEROIC ACE 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. HEROIC ACE has a gross tonnage of 56,439 GT.

HEROIC ACE — Key Facts

MMSI
352915000
IMO number
9252216
Call sign
HPFM
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
15.6 knots
Course over ground
254.0°
Heading
280°
Last known position
30.7903°, 127.9607°
Destination
BALBOA
ETA
2026-07-14T20:13:00Z
Departure port
GWANGYANG
Actual time of departure
2026-04-10T22:14:00Z
Current draught
7.3 m
Maximum static draught
7.6 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
56439
Dead weight
19879 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-14T02:33:00Z