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MING ZHOU 8 — Fishing · MMSI 412420472

CNUnderway
World map showing the last known position of MING ZHOU 8 at 19° 56.005' S, 78° 40.272' W
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

MING ZHOU 8 has not broadcast an AIS position for 6 days. Its most recent report placed it in the South Pacific Ocean, at 19.9334° S, 78.6712° W, on 2 Sep 2026, 20:20 UTC. It was sailing from ZHOUSHAN to ZHOUSHAN.

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Underway
Current Navigational Status
0.6 kn
Speed
286.0°
/ 291°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
21:53 UTCSep 16, 2025
ETA
02:53 UTCAug 21, 2025
MING ZHOU 8

MING ZHOU 8

Identity

Fishing
Type
China flagCN
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
412420472
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of ZHOUSHAN
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About MING ZHOU 8

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MING ZHOU 8 — Fishing

MING ZHOU 8 is a fishing registered under the People's Republic of China flag.

MING ZHOU 8 route and voyage history

MING ZHOU 8 is currently on a voyage from ZHOUSHAN to ZHOUSHAN with an estimated arrival on 2025-08-21T02:53:00Z. The live route and current course of MING ZHOU 8 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

Vessels in the same class as MING ZHOU 8 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MING ZHOU 8 right now?+
MING ZHOU 8 has not broadcast an AIS position for 6 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the South Pacific Ocean, on 2 Sep 2026, 20:20 UTC. It was sailing from ZHOUSHAN to ZHOUSHAN. 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 MING ZHOU 8?+
MING ZHOU 8 broadcasts MMSI 412420472. 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 MING ZHOU 8?+
MING ZHOU 8 is classified as a fishing vessel registered under the CN flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing and full CN flag list at /flag/cn.
How can I see the live position of MING ZHOU 8?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MING ZHOU 8 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 MING ZHOU 8'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 MING ZHOU 8?+
As a fishing, MING ZHOU 8 sits in the same design class as the other fishings listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full fishing directory at /vessel-type/fishing.

MING ZHOU 8 — Key Facts

MMSI
412420472
Vessel type
Fishing
Flag state
CN
Navigation status
Underway
Current speed
0.6 knots
Course over ground
286.0°
Heading
291°
Last known position
-19.9334°, -78.6712°
Destination
ZHOUSHAN
ETA
2025-08-21T02:53:00Z
Departure port
ZHOUSHAN
Actual time of departure
2025-09-16T21:53:00Z
Current draught
5 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-02T20:20:29Z