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ORE CHINA — Cargo · IMO 9522972

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ORE CHINA is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 34.7818° S, 22.0927° E, making 12.0 knots on a course of 265°. It is sailing from PONTA DA MADEIRA to PONTA DA MADEIRA with an ETA of 22 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 03:27 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.0 kn
Speed
265.0°
/ 261°
Course / Heading
12.2 m
Static Draught
11.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
15:27 UTCOct 12, 2026
ETA
04:00 UTCNov 22, 2026
ORE CHINA

ORE CHINA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9522972
IMO Number
477510400
MMSI
VRPH2
Call Sign

Specifications

360 m × 65 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
400,606 t
Deadweight
201,384 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
JIANGSU RONGSHENG HEAVY INDUSTRIES - RUGAO, CHINA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About ORE CHINA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ORE CHINA — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 201,384 GT, and a dead weight of 400,606 tonnes, ORE CHINA is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is built by JIANGSU RONGSHENG HEAVY INDUSTRIES - RUGAO, CHINA.

ORE CHINA route and voyage history

ORE CHINA is currently on a voyage from PONTA DA MADEIRA to PONTA DA MADEIRA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-22T04:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ORE CHINA 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

ORE CHINA is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ORE CHINA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477510400
  • IMO: 9522972
  • Call sign: VRPH2
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ORE CHINA right now?

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ORE CHINA is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from PONTA DA MADEIRA to PONTA DA MADEIRA with an ETA of 22 Nov 2026, 04:00 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 ORE CHINA?

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ORE CHINA broadcasts MMSI 477510400 and is registered as IMO 9522972, with call sign VRPH2 . 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 ORE CHINA?

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ORE CHINA 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 ORE CHINA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ORE CHINA 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 ORE CHINA's position updated?

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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 ORE CHINA?

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ORE CHINA is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ORE CHINA 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. ORE CHINA has a gross tonnage of 201,384 GT.

ORE CHINA — Key Facts

MMSI
477510400
IMO number
9522972
Call sign
VRPH2
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.0 knots
Course over ground
265.0°
Heading
261°
Last known position
-34.7818°, 22.0927°
Destination
PONTA DA MADEIRA
ETA
2026-11-22T04:00:00Z
Departure port
PONTA DA MADEIRA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-12T15:27:00Z
Current draught
11.5 m
Maximum static draught
12.2 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
201384
Dead weight
400606 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T03:27:00Z