Question 1

Where is HONG ZHI 17 right now?

Accepted Answer

HONG ZHI 17 was last reported in the South China Sea. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for HONG ZHI 17?

Accepted Answer

HONG ZHI 17 broadcasts MMSI 412704080. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is HONG ZHI 17?

Accepted Answer

HONG ZHI 17 is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the CN flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full CN flag list at /flag/cn.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of HONG ZHI 17?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HONG ZHI 17 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.

Question 5

How often is HONG ZHI 17's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is HONG ZHI 17?

Accepted Answer

As a tanker, HONG ZHI 17 sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker.

HONG ZHI 17 — Tanker · MMSI 412704080

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