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HAI CHANG — Cargo · IMO 9687198

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HAI CHANG was last reported under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 32.9899° N, 135.7805° E, on 6 Nov 2026, 04:52 UTC. It was sailing from YOKKAICHI to KOBE with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC.

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Not under command
Current Navigational Status
2.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 244°
Course / Heading
10.4 m
Static Draught
7.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
13:33 UTCNov 4, 2026
Japan flag
KOBEJPUKB
ETA
09:00 UTCNov 3, 2026
HAI CHANG

HAI CHANG

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9687198
IMO Number
477694900
MMSI
VRNL4
Call Sign

Specifications

180 m × 30 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
37,595 t
Deadweight
22,385 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
OSHIMA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SAIKAI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About HAI CHANG

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HAI CHANG — Cargo

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 22,385 GT, and a dead weight of 37,595 tonnes, HAI CHANG is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is built by OSHIMA SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - SAIKAI, JAPAN.

HAI CHANG route and voyage history

HAI CHANG is currently on a voyage from YOKKAICHI to KOBE with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-03T09:00:00Z. The live route and current course of HAI CHANG 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

HAI CHANG is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as HAI CHANG can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477694900
  • IMO: 9687198
  • Call sign: VRNL4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HAI CHANG right now?

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HAI CHANG was last reported under way in the North Pacific Ocean, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 6 Nov 2026, 04:52 UTC. It was sailing from YOKKAICHI to KOBE with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 09:00 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 HAI CHANG?

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HAI CHANG broadcasts MMSI 477694900 and is registered as IMO 9687198, with call sign VRNL4. 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 HAI CHANG?

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HAI CHANG 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 HAI CHANG?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HAI CHANG 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 HAI CHANG'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 HAI CHANG?

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HAI CHANG is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, HAI CHANG 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. HAI CHANG has a gross tonnage of 22,385 GT.

HAI CHANG — Key Facts

MMSI
477694900
IMO number
9687198
Call sign
VRNL4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Not under command
Current speed
2.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
244°
Last known position
32.9899°, 135.7805°
Destination
KOBE
ETA
2026-11-03T09:00:00Z
Departure port
YOKKAICHI
Actual time of departure
2026-11-04T13:33:00Z
Current draught
7.8 m
Maximum static draught
10.4 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
22385
Dead weight
37595 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T04:52:00Z