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PACIFIC ADVANCE — Cargo · IMO 9712515

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PACIFIC ADVANCE is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 8.2262° N, 103.1844° E, making 14.0 knots on a course of 156°. It is sailing from SRIRACHA ANCH to KUANTAN with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 18:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 19:30 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.0 kn
Speed
156.0°
/ 162°
Course / Heading
9.3 m
Static Draught
7.2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
17:23 UTCSep 7, 2026
Malaysia flag
KUANTANMYKUA
ETA
18:30 UTCSep 9, 2026
PACIFIC ADVANCE

PACIFIC ADVANCE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9712515
IMO Number
477078900
MMSI
VROQ5
Call Sign

Specifications

200 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
63,507 t
Deadweight
36,449 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CHENGXI SHIPYARD - JIANGYIN, CHINA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of SRIRACHA ANCH
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Destination Port
Port of KUANTAN
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About PACIFIC ADVANCE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PACIFIC ADVANCE — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 36,449 GT, and a dead weight of 63,507 tonnes, PACIFIC ADVANCE is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by CHINA MERCHANTS ENERGY - SHANGHAI, CHINA, built by CHENGXI SHIPYARD - JIANGYIN, CHINA.

PACIFIC ADVANCE route and voyage history

PACIFIC ADVANCE is currently on a voyage from SRIRACHA ANCH to KUANTAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T18:30:00Z. The live route and current course of PACIFIC ADVANCE 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 PACIFIC ADVANCE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477078900
  • IMO: 9712515
  • Call sign: VROQ5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PACIFIC ADVANCE right now?+
PACIFIC ADVANCE is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from SRIRACHA ANCH to KUANTAN with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 18:30 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 PACIFIC ADVANCE?+
PACIFIC ADVANCE broadcasts MMSI 477078900 and is registered as IMO 9712515, with call sign VROQ5. 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 PACIFIC ADVANCE?+
PACIFIC ADVANCE 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 PACIFIC ADVANCE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PACIFIC ADVANCE 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 PACIFIC ADVANCE'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 PACIFIC ADVANCE?+
As a cargo, PACIFIC ADVANCE 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. PACIFIC ADVANCE has a gross tonnage of 36,449 GT.

PACIFIC ADVANCE — Key Facts

MMSI
477078900
IMO number
9712515
Call sign
VROQ5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.0 knots
Course over ground
156.0°
Heading
162°
Last known position
8.2262°, 103.1844°
Destination
KUANTAN
ETA
2026-09-09T18:30:00Z
Departure port
SRIRACHA ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T17:23:00Z
Current draught
7.2 m
Maximum static draught
9.3 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
36449
Dead weight
63507 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T19:30:00Z