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ZHONG CHI — Tanker · IMO 9342097

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ZHONG CHI is currently moored in the Bay of Bengal, at 17.6952° N, 83.2728° E. It is sailing from CHITTAGONG to VISAKHAPATNAM with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 01:53 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 19:31 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
223.0°
/ 104°
Course / Heading
7.5 m
Static Draught
7.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
09:48 UTCNov 2, 2026
ETA
01:53 UTCNov 6, 2026
ZHONG CHI

ZHONG CHI

Identity

Tanker
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9342097
IMO Number
477201800
MMSI
VRFA6
Call Sign

Specifications

188 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
41,968 t
Deadweight
26,992 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SHIPYARD - GUANGZHOU, CHINA
Builder
CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
Class Society
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About ZHONG CHI

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ZHONG CHI — Tanker

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 26,992 GT, and a dead weight of 41,968 tonnes, ZHONG CHI is a tanker registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by CHINA SHIPPING DEVELOPMENT - BEIJING, CHINA, built by GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SHIPYARD - GUANGZHOU, CHINA.

ZHONG CHI route and voyage history

ZHONG CHI is currently on a voyage from CHITTAGONG to VISAKHAPATNAM with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T01:53:00Z. The live route and current course of ZHONG CHI 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

ZHONG CHI is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ZHONG CHI can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 477201800
  • IMO: 9342097
  • Call sign: VRFA6
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ZHONG CHI right now?

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ZHONG CHI is currently moored in the Bay of Bengal. It is sailing from CHITTAGONG to VISAKHAPATNAM with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 01:53 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 ZHONG CHI?

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ZHONG CHI broadcasts MMSI 477201800 and is registered as IMO 9342097, with call sign VRFA6. 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 ZHONG CHI?

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ZHONG CHI is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the HK 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 HK flag list at /flag/hk.

How can I see the live position of ZHONG CHI?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ZHONG CHI 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 ZHONG CHI's position updated?

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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 ZHONG CHI?

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ZHONG CHI is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, ZHONG CHI 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. ZHONG CHI has a gross tonnage of 26,992 GT.

ZHONG CHI — Key Facts

MMSI
477201800
IMO number
9342097
Call sign
VRFA6
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
223.0°
Heading
104°
Last known position
17.6952°, 83.2728°
Destination
VISAKHAPATNAM
ETA
2026-11-06T01:53:00Z
Departure port
CHITTAGONG
Actual time of departure
2026-11-02T09:48:00Z
Current draught
7.5 m
Maximum static draught
7.5 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
26992
Dead weight
41968 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T19:31:00Z