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KEW — Cargo · IMO 9426336

HKUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of KEW at 35° 19.298' N, 129° 37.969' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

KEW has not broadcast an AIS position for 935 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Sea of Japan, at 35.3216° N, 129.6328° E, on 17 Feb 2024, 01:49 UTC. It was sailing from GRAVESEND to GRAVESEND.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.4 kn
Speed
29.8°
/ 31°
Course / Heading
10.6 m
Static Draught
0.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
05:07 UTCFeb 7, 2022
ETA
00:00 UTCJan 1, 1970
KEW

KEW

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9426336
IMO Number
477318500
MMSI
VRSQ8
Call Sign

Specifications

199 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
60,500 t
Deadweight
33,919 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
OSHIMA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SAIKAI, JAPAN
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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All HK-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of GRAVESEND
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About KEW

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KEW — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 33,919 GT, and a dead weight of 60,500 tonnes, KEW is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by JINHUI SHIPPING & TRANSPORTATION - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by OSHIMA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SAIKAI, JAPAN.

KEW route and voyage history

KEW is currently on a voyage from GRAVESEND to GRAVESEND with an estimated arrival on 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KEW 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

KEW is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as KEW can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477318500
  • IMO: 9426336
  • Call sign: VRSQ8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KEW right now?+
KEW has not broadcast an AIS position for 935 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Sea of Japan, on 17 Feb 2024, 01:49 UTC. It was sailing from GRAVESEND to GRAVESEND. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for KEW?+
KEW broadcasts MMSI 477318500 and is registered as IMO 9426336, with call sign VRSQ8 . 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 KEW?+
KEW 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 KEW?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KEW 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 KEW'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 KEW?+
KEW is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, KEW 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. KEW has a gross tonnage of 33,919 GT.

KEW — Key Facts

MMSI
477318500
IMO number
9426336
Call sign
VRSQ8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.4 knots
Course over ground
29.8°
Heading
31°
Last known position
35.3216°, 129.6328°
Destination
GRAVESEND
ETA
1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Departure port
GRAVESEND
Actual time of departure
2022-02-07T05:07:00Z
Current draught
0.8 m
Maximum static draught
10.6 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
33919
Dead weight
60500 t
AIS last updated
2024-02-17T01:49:52Z