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NEW MINGZHOU 16 — Cargo · IMO 9656292

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World map showing the last known position of NEW MINGZHOU 16 at 27° 39.999' N, 121° 46.172' E
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NEW MINGZHOU 16 was last reported under way in the East China Sea, at 27.6666° N, 121.7695° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 05:47 UTC. It was sailing from MANILA SOUTH HARBOR to NINGBO with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 11:45 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.8 kn
Speed
32.0°
/ 33°
Course / Heading
6.9 m
Static Draught
7.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
17:49 UTCSep 5, 2026
China flag
NINGBOCNNBG
ETA
11:45 UTCSep 10, 2026
NEW MINGZHOU 16

NEW MINGZHOU 16

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9656292
IMO Number
477224100
MMSI
VRLS3
Call Sign

Specifications

143 m × 23 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
12,560 t
Deadweight
9,653 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ZHOUSHAN SHIPYARD - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of MANILA SOUTH HARBOR
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Destination Port
Port of NINGBO
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About NEW MINGZHOU 16

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NEW MINGZHOU 16 — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 9,653 GT, and a dead weight of 12,560 tonnes, NEW MINGZHOU 16 is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by NINGBO OCEAN HONG KONG - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by ZHOUSHAN SHIPYARD - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA.

NEW MINGZHOU 16 route and voyage history

NEW MINGZHOU 16 is currently on a voyage from MANILA SOUTH HARBOR to NINGBO with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-10T11:45:00Z. The live route and current course of NEW MINGZHOU 16 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

NEW MINGZHOU 16 is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as NEW MINGZHOU 16 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477224100
  • IMO: 9656292
  • Call sign: VRLS3
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NEW MINGZHOU 16 right now?+
NEW MINGZHOU 16 was last reported under way in the East China Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 05:47 UTC. It was sailing from MANILA SOUTH HARBOR to NINGBO with an ETA of 10 Sep 2026, 11:45 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 NEW MINGZHOU 16?+
NEW MINGZHOU 16 broadcasts MMSI 477224100 and is registered as IMO 9656292, with call sign VRLS3 . 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 NEW MINGZHOU 16?+
NEW MINGZHOU 16 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 NEW MINGZHOU 16?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NEW MINGZHOU 16 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 NEW MINGZHOU 16'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 NEW MINGZHOU 16?+
NEW MINGZHOU 16 is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, NEW MINGZHOU 16 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. NEW MINGZHOU 16 has a gross tonnage of 9,653 GT.

NEW MINGZHOU 16 — Key Facts

MMSI
477224100
IMO number
9656292
Call sign
VRLS3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.8 knots
Course over ground
32.0°
Heading
33°
Last known position
27.6666°, 121.7695°
Destination
NINGBO
ETA
2026-09-10T11:45:00Z
Departure port
MANILA SOUTH HARBOR
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T17:49:00Z
Current draught
7.1 m
Maximum static draught
6.9 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
9653
Dead weight
12560 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T05:47:00Z