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NIGHTINGALE ISLAND — Cargo · IMO 9705287

HKMoored
World map showing the last known position of NIGHTINGALE ISLAND at 19° 12.536' N, 96° 8.237' W
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Current PositionLive

NIGHTINGALE ISLAND is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico, at 19.2089° N, 96.1373° W. It is sailing from NEW ORLEANS to VERACRUZ with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 09:34 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:18 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
226.0°
/ 238°
Course / Heading
13.2 m
Static Draught
12 m
Current Draught

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ATD
04:27 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
09:34 UTCSep 8, 2026
NIGHTINGALE ISLAND

NIGHTINGALE ISLAND

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9705287
IMO Number
477681500
MMSI
VRTX3
Call Sign

Specifications

200 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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Departure Port
Port of NEW ORLEANS
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Destination Port
Port of VERACRUZ
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About NIGHTINGALE ISLAND

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NIGHTINGALE ISLAND — Cargo

NIGHTINGALE ISLAND is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag.

NIGHTINGALE ISLAND route and voyage history

NIGHTINGALE ISLAND is currently on a voyage from NEW ORLEANS to VERACRUZ with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T09:34:00Z. The live route and current course of NIGHTINGALE ISLAND 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 NIGHTINGALE ISLAND can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477681500
  • IMO: 9705287
  • Call sign: VRTX3
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NIGHTINGALE ISLAND right now?+
NIGHTINGALE ISLAND is currently moored in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from NEW ORLEANS to VERACRUZ with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 09:34 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 NIGHTINGALE ISLAND?+
NIGHTINGALE ISLAND broadcasts MMSI 477681500 and is registered as IMO 9705287, with call sign VRTX3. 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 NIGHTINGALE ISLAND?+
NIGHTINGALE ISLAND 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 NIGHTINGALE ISLAND?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NIGHTINGALE ISLAND 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 NIGHTINGALE ISLAND'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 NIGHTINGALE ISLAND?+
As a cargo, NIGHTINGALE ISLAND 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.

NIGHTINGALE ISLAND — Key Facts

MMSI
477681500
IMO number
9705287
Call sign
VRTX3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
226.0°
Heading
238°
Last known position
19.2089°, -96.1373°
Destination
VERACRUZ
ETA
2026-09-08T09:34:00Z
Departure port
NEW ORLEANS
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T04:27:00Z
Current draught
12 m
Maximum static draught
13.2 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:18:00Z