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TAI CHANG — Cargo · IMO 9498872

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World map showing the last known position of TAI CHANG at 3° 9.979' S, 145° 17.171' E
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TAI CHANG was last reported under way in the South Pacific Ocean, at 3.1663° S, 145.2862° E, on 6 Sep 2026, 11:25 UTC. It was sailing from NEWCASTLE to TAICHUNG with an ETA of 15 Sep 2026, 12:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.8 kn
Speed
316.0°
/ 318°
Course / Heading
7.6 m
Static Draught
14.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
09:08 UTCAug 30, 2026
ETA
12:00 UTCSep 15, 2026
TAI CHANG

TAI CHANG

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9498872
IMO Number
477728300
MMSI
VRES4
Call Sign

Specifications

230 m × 38 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
93,296 t
Deadweight
50,697 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ZHOUSHAN SHIPYARD - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NEWCASTLE
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Destination Port
Port of TAICHUNG
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About TAI CHANG

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TAI CHANG — Cargo

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 50,697 GT, and a dead weight of 93,296 tonnes, TAI CHANG is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by OCEAN LONGEVITY SHIPPING & MANAGEMENT - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by ZHOUSHAN SHIPYARD - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA.

TAI CHANG route and voyage history

TAI CHANG is currently on a voyage from NEWCASTLE to TAICHUNG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-15T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of TAI 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

TAI CHANG is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as TAI CHANG can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477728300
  • IMO: 9498872
  • Call sign: VRES4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TAI CHANG right now?+
TAI CHANG was last reported under way in the South Pacific Ocean, on 6 Sep 2026, 11:25 UTC. It was sailing from NEWCASTLE to TAICHUNG with an ETA of 15 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 TAI CHANG?+
TAI CHANG broadcasts MMSI 477728300 and is registered as IMO 9498872, with call sign VRES4 . 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 TAI CHANG?+
TAI 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 TAI CHANG?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TAI 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 TAI CHANG'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 TAI CHANG?+
TAI CHANG is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, TAI 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. TAI CHANG has a gross tonnage of 50,697 GT.

TAI CHANG — Key Facts

MMSI
477728300
IMO number
9498872
Call sign
VRES4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.8 knots
Course over ground
316.0°
Heading
318°
Last known position
-3.1663°, 145.2862°
Destination
TAICHUNG
ETA
2026-09-15T12:00:00Z
Departure port
NEWCASTLE
Actual time of departure
2026-08-30T09:08:00Z
Current draught
14.6 m
Maximum static draught
7.6 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
50697
Dead weight
93296 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-06T11:25:00Z