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GREAT VANGUARD — Cargo · IMO 9792929

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World map showing the last known position of GREAT VANGUARD at 31° 23.760' N, 122° 43.841' E
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GREAT VANGUARD is currently under way in the East China Sea, at 31.3960° N, 122.7307° E, making 0.5 knots on a course of 88°. It is sailing from WEIHAI to CJK with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 09:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 20:20 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.5 kn
Speed
88.0°
/ 7°
Course / Heading
7 m
Static Draught
6.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

China flag
WEIHAICNWEI
ATD
04:02 UTCSep 3, 2026
China flag
CJKCNCJK
ETA
09:30 UTCSep 5, 2026
GREAT VANGUARD

GREAT VANGUARD

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9792929
IMO Number
477209300
MMSI
VRQB6
Call Sign

Specifications

179 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2018-01-01
Year Built
38,800 t
Deadweight
25,500 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of WEIHAI
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Destination Port
Port of CJK
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About GREAT VANGUARD

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GREAT VANGUARD — Cargo

Built in 2018, with a gross tonnage of 25,500 GT, and a dead weight of 38,800 tonnes, GREAT VANGUARD is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag.

GREAT VANGUARD route and voyage history

GREAT VANGUARD is currently on a voyage from WEIHAI to CJK with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-05T09:30:00Z. The live route and current course of GREAT VANGUARD 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 GREAT VANGUARD can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477209300
  • IMO: 9792929
  • Call sign: VRQB6
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GREAT VANGUARD right now?+
GREAT VANGUARD is currently under way in the East China Sea. It is sailing from WEIHAI to CJK with an ETA of 5 Sep 2026, 09:30 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 GREAT VANGUARD?+
GREAT VANGUARD broadcasts MMSI 477209300 and is registered as IMO 9792929, with call sign VRQB6. 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 GREAT VANGUARD?+
GREAT VANGUARD 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 GREAT VANGUARD?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GREAT VANGUARD 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 GREAT VANGUARD'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 GREAT VANGUARD?+
As a cargo, GREAT VANGUARD 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. GREAT VANGUARD has a gross tonnage of 25,500 GT.

GREAT VANGUARD — Key Facts

MMSI
477209300
IMO number
9792929
Call sign
VRQB6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.5 knots
Course over ground
88.0°
Heading
7°
Last known position
31.3960°, 122.7307°
Destination
CJK
ETA
2026-09-05T09:30:00Z
Departure port
WEIHAI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T04:02:00Z
Current draught
6.4 m
Maximum static draught
7 m
Year built
2018-01-01
Gross tonnage
25500
Dead weight
38800 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T20:20:00Z