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KANG YAO — Cargo · IMO 9278777

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KANG YAO is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 2.3159° N, 101.8464° E, making 10.5 knots on a course of 310°. It is sailing from ZHANGJIAGANG to PORT KLANG with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 12:31 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.5 kn
Speed
310.0°
/ 310°
Course / Heading
6.2 m
Static Draught
10.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
10:42 UTCOct 29, 2026
ETA
17:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
KANG YAO

KANG YAO

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9278777
IMO Number
477680200
MMSI
VRAL8
Call Sign

Specifications

189 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2004-01-01
Year Built
52,988 t
Deadweight
29,342 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
OSHIMA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SAIKAI, JAPAN
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About KANG YAO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

KANG YAO — Cargo

Built in 2004, with a gross tonnage of 29,342 GT, and a dead weight of 52,988 tonnes, KANG YAO is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by FAIRWEATHER STEAMSHIP - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by OSHIMA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SAIKAI, JAPAN.

KANG YAO route and voyage history

KANG YAO is currently on a voyage from ZHANGJIAGANG to PORT KLANG with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T17:00:00Z. The live route and current course of KANG YAO 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

KANG YAO is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as KANG YAO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477680200
  • IMO: 9278777
  • Call sign: VRAL8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KANG YAO right now?

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KANG YAO is currently under way in the South China Sea, within the Strait of Malacca. It is sailing from ZHANGJIAGANG to PORT KLANG with an ETA of 7 Nov 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 KANG YAO?

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KANG YAO broadcasts MMSI 477680200 and is registered as IMO 9278777, with call sign VRAL8. 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 KANG YAO?

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KANG YAO 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 KANG YAO?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from KANG YAO 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 KANG YAO'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 KANG YAO?

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KANG YAO is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, KANG YAO 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. KANG YAO has a gross tonnage of 29,342 GT.

KANG YAO — Key Facts

MMSI
477680200
IMO number
9278777
Call sign
VRAL8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.5 knots
Course over ground
310.0°
Heading
310°
Last known position
2.3159°, 101.8464°
Destination
PORT KLANG
ETA
2026-11-07T17:00:00Z
Departure port
ZHANGJIAGANG
Actual time of departure
2026-10-29T10:42:00Z
Current draught
10.9 m
Maximum static draught
6.2 m
Year built
2004-01-01
Gross tonnage
29342
Dead weight
52988 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T12:31:00Z