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NEW GUINEA CHIEF — Cargo · IMO 9689952

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World map showing the last known position of NEW GUINEA CHIEF at 21° 52.146' S, 168° 26.142' E
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NEW GUINEA CHIEF was last reported under way in the Coral Sea, at 21.8691° S, 168.4357° E, on 7 Sep 2026, 16:21 UTC. It was sailing from NOUMEA to SUVA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.5 kn
Speed
71.0°
/ 72°
Course / Heading
8.5 m
Static Draught
9.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

New Caledonia flag
NOUMEANCNOU
ATD
06:34 UTCSep 7, 2026
Fiji flag
SUVAFJSUV
ETA
17:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
NEW GUINEA CHIEF

NEW GUINEA CHIEF

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9689952
IMO Number
477477400
MMSI
VROO8
Call Sign

Specifications

176 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
2015-01-01
Year Built
22,032 t
Deadweight
18,723 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ZHEJIANG OUHUA SHIPBUILDING - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
All HK-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of NOUMEA
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Destination Port
Port of SUVA
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About NEW GUINEA CHIEF

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NEW GUINEA CHIEF — Cargo

Built in 2015, with a gross tonnage of 18,723 GT, and a dead weight of 22,032 tonnes, NEW GUINEA CHIEF is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is built by ZHEJIANG OUHUA SHIPBUILDING - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA.

NEW GUINEA CHIEF route and voyage history

NEW GUINEA CHIEF is currently on a voyage from NOUMEA to SUVA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T17:00:00Z. The live route and current course of NEW GUINEA CHIEF 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 NEW GUINEA CHIEF can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477477400
  • IMO: 9689952
  • Call sign: VROO8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NEW GUINEA CHIEF right now?+
NEW GUINEA CHIEF was last reported under way in the Coral Sea, on 7 Sep 2026, 16:21 UTC. It was sailing from NOUMEA to SUVA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 17:00 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 NEW GUINEA CHIEF?+
NEW GUINEA CHIEF broadcasts MMSI 477477400 and is registered as IMO 9689952, with call sign VROO8. 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 GUINEA CHIEF?+
NEW GUINEA CHIEF 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 GUINEA CHIEF?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NEW GUINEA CHIEF 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 GUINEA CHIEF'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 GUINEA CHIEF?+
As a cargo, NEW GUINEA CHIEF 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 GUINEA CHIEF has a gross tonnage of 18,723 GT.

NEW GUINEA CHIEF — Key Facts

MMSI
477477400
IMO number
9689952
Call sign
VROO8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.5 knots
Course over ground
71.0°
Heading
72°
Last known position
-21.8691°, 168.4357°
Destination
SUVA
ETA
2026-09-09T17:00:00Z
Departure port
NOUMEA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T06:34:00Z
Current draught
9.5 m
Maximum static draught
8.5 m
Year built
2015-01-01
Gross tonnage
18723
Dead weight
22032 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-07T16:21:00Z