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GINGA — Cargo · IMO 9616010

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World map showing the last known position of GINGA at 33° 45.096' N, 129° 16.333' E
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GINGA is currently under way in the East China Sea, at 33.7516° N, 129.2722° E, making 9.8 knots on a course of 238°. It is sailing from YAWATA to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 07:00 UTC. AIS position received 1 Sep 2026, 07:20 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.8 kn
Speed
238.0°
/ 239°
Course / Heading
4.7 m
Static Draught
7.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Japan flag
YAWATAJPYWT
ATD
21:36 UTCAug 31, 2026
ETA
07:00 UTCSep 3, 2026
GINGA

GINGA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9616010
IMO Number
477319100
MMSI
VRLO9
Call Sign

Specifications

121 m × 19 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
11,439 t
Deadweight
7,170 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHIN KURUSHIMA HASHIHAMA DOCKYARD - HASHIHAMA, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of YAWATA
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Destination Port
Port of SHANGHAI
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About GINGA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GINGA — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 7,170 GT, and a dead weight of 11,439 tonnes, GINGA is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by RYUSYO KISEN - KUMAGE, JAPAN, built by SHIN KURUSHIMA HASHIHAMA DOCKYARD - HASHIHAMA, JAPAN.

GINGA route and voyage history

GINGA is currently on a voyage from YAWATA to SHANGHAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-03T07:00:00Z. The live route and current course of GINGA 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

GINGA is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as GINGA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477319100
  • IMO: 9616010
  • Call sign: VRLO9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GINGA right now?+
GINGA is currently under way in the East China Sea, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from YAWATA to SHANGHAI with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 07:00 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 GINGA?+
GINGA broadcasts MMSI 477319100 and is registered as IMO 9616010, with call sign VRLO9. 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 GINGA?+
GINGA 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 GINGA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GINGA 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 GINGA'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 GINGA?+
GINGA is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, GINGA 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. GINGA has a gross tonnage of 7,170 GT.

GINGA — Key Facts

MMSI
477319100
IMO number
9616010
Call sign
VRLO9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.8 knots
Course over ground
238.0°
Heading
239°
Last known position
33.7516°, 129.2722°
Destination
SHANGHAI
ETA
2026-09-03T07:00:00Z
Departure port
YAWATA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-31T21:36:00Z
Current draught
7.7 m
Maximum static draught
4.7 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
7170
Dead weight
11439 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-01T07:20:00Z