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RABAUL CHIEF — Cargo · IMO 9848780

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World map showing the last known position of RABAUL CHIEF at 22° 27.577' N, 116° 38.435' E
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RABAUL CHIEF is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 22.4596° N, 116.6406° E, making 13.6 knots on a course of 248°. It is sailing from JINTANG to NANSHA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 19:26 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.6 kn
Speed
248.0°
/ 249°
Course / Heading
10.2 m
Static Draught
9 m
Current Draught

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Australia flag
JINTANGAUTSV
ATD
20:27 UTCSep 6, 2026
China flag
NANSHACNNSA
ETA
12:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
RABAUL CHIEF

RABAUL CHIEF

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9848780
IMO Number
477629900
MMSI
VRSL5
Call Sign

Specifications

186 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of JINTANG
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Destination Port
Port of NANSHA
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About RABAUL CHIEF

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

RABAUL CHIEF — Cargo

RABAUL CHIEF is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag.

RABAUL CHIEF route and voyage history

RABAUL CHIEF is currently on a voyage from JINTANG to NANSHA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of RABAUL 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 RABAUL CHIEF can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477629900
  • IMO: 9848780
  • Call sign: VRSL5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is RABAUL CHIEF right now?+
RABAUL CHIEF is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from JINTANG to NANSHA with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 12:00 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 RABAUL CHIEF?+
RABAUL CHIEF broadcasts MMSI 477629900 and is registered as IMO 9848780, with call sign VRSL5. 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 RABAUL CHIEF?+
RABAUL 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 RABAUL CHIEF?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from RABAUL 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 RABAUL 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 RABAUL CHIEF?+
As a cargo, RABAUL 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.

RABAUL CHIEF — Key Facts

MMSI
477629900
IMO number
9848780
Call sign
VRSL5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.6 knots
Course over ground
248.0°
Heading
249°
Last known position
22.4596°, 116.6406°
Destination
NANSHA
ETA
2026-09-09T12:00:00Z
Departure port
JINTANG
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T20:27:00Z
Current draught
9 m
Maximum static draught
10.2 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T19:26:00Z