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MING DE — Cargo · IMO 9642784

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World map showing the last known position of MING DE at 1° 55.450' N, 102° 11.646' E
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MING DE is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 1.9242° N, 102.1941° E, making 9.3 knots on a course of 132°. It is sailing from RIO GRANDE to SINGAPORE with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 06:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:06 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.3 kn
Speed
132.0°
/ 131°
Course / Heading
7.2 m
Static Draught
13.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
22:20 UTCAug 3, 2026
ETA
06:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
MING DE

MING DE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9642784
IMO Number
477050900
MMSI
VRMS5
Call Sign

Specifications

229 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
82,111 t
Deadweight
44,543 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DALIAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY GROUP - DALIAN, CHINA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of RIO GRANDE
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Destination Port
Port of SINGAPORE
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About MING DE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MING DE — Cargo

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 44,543 GT, and a dead weight of 82,111 tonnes, MING DE is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by GUANGHUA SHIPPING - PANAMA, built by DALIAN SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY GROUP - DALIAN, CHINA.

MING DE route and voyage history

MING DE is currently on a voyage from RIO GRANDE to SINGAPORE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T06:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MING DE 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

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

  • MMSI: 477050900
  • IMO: 9642784
  • Call sign: VRMS5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MING DE right now?+
MING DE is currently under way in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. It is sailing from RIO GRANDE to SINGAPORE with an ETA of 9 Sep 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 MING DE?+
MING DE broadcasts MMSI 477050900 and is registered as IMO 9642784, with call sign VRMS5. 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 DE?+
MING DE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the HK 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 HK flag list at /flag/hk.
How can I see the live position of MING DE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MING DE 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 DE'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 DE?+
MING DE is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MING DE 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. MING DE has a gross tonnage of 44,543 GT.

MING DE — Key Facts

MMSI
477050900
IMO number
9642784
Call sign
VRMS5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.3 knots
Course over ground
132.0°
Heading
131°
Last known position
1.9242°, 102.1941°
Destination
SINGAPORE
ETA
2026-09-09T06:00:00Z
Departure port
RIO GRANDE
Actual time of departure
2026-08-03T22:20:00Z
Current draught
13.2 m
Maximum static draught
7.2 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
44543
Dead weight
82111 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:06:52Z