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GREAT EXPLORER — Cargo · IMO 9423944

HKUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of GREAT EXPLORER at 24° 13.457' S, 40° 35.090' W
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

GREAT EXPLORER has not broadcast an AIS position for 6 days. Its most recent report placed it in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 24.2243° S, 40.5848° W, on 2 Sep 2026, 16:28 UTC. It was sailing from QINGDAO to QINGDAO.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.1 kn
Speed
104.0°
/ 105°
Course / Heading
18.3 m
Static Draught
18.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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QINGDAOCNQDG
ATD
19:31 UTCSep 1, 2026
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QINGDAOCNQDG
ETA
15:00 UTCOct 10, 2026
GREAT EXPLORER

GREAT EXPLORER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9423944
IMO Number
477617100
MMSI
VRFU6
Call Sign

Specifications

295 m × 46 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
182,129 t
Deadweight
94,710 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BEIHAI SHIPBUILDING HEAVY INDUSTRY - QINGDAO, CHINA
Builder
CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
Class Society
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About GREAT EXPLORER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GREAT EXPLORER — Cargo

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 94,710 GT, and a dead weight of 182,129 tonnes, GREAT EXPLORER is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by NORTH CHINA SHIPPING HOLDINGS - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by BEIHAI SHIPBUILDING HEAVY INDUSTRY - QINGDAO, CHINA.

GREAT EXPLORER route and voyage history

GREAT EXPLORER is currently on a voyage from QINGDAO to QINGDAO with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-10T15:00:00Z. The live route and current course of GREAT EXPLORER 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

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

  • MMSI: 477617100
  • IMO: 9423944
  • Call sign: VRFU6
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GREAT EXPLORER right now?+
GREAT EXPLORER has not broadcast an AIS position for 6 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the South Atlantic Ocean, on 2 Sep 2026, 16:28 UTC. It was sailing from QINGDAO to QINGDAO. 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 GREAT EXPLORER?+
GREAT EXPLORER broadcasts MMSI 477617100 and is registered as IMO 9423944, with call sign VRFU6 . 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 GREAT EXPLORER?+
GREAT EXPLORER 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 GREAT EXPLORER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GREAT EXPLORER 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 GREAT EXPLORER'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 GREAT EXPLORER?+
GREAT EXPLORER is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, GREAT EXPLORER 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. GREAT EXPLORER has a gross tonnage of 94,710 GT.

GREAT EXPLORER — Key Facts

MMSI
477617100
IMO number
9423944
Call sign
VRFU6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.1 knots
Course over ground
104.0°
Heading
105°
Last known position
-24.2243°, -40.5848°
Destination
QINGDAO
ETA
2026-10-10T15:00:00Z
Departure port
QINGDAO
Actual time of departure
2026-09-01T19:31:00Z
Current draught
18.3 m
Maximum static draught
18.3 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
94710
Dead weight
182129 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-02T16:28:00Z