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GREAT HOPE — Cargo · IMO 9629639

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GREAT HOPE is currently under way in the Yellow Sea, at 36.1854° N, 126.3143° E, making 5.0 knots on a course of 13°. It is sailing from GLADSTONE to BORYEONG with an ETA of 29 Oct 2026, 13:18 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 01:12 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
5.0 kn
Speed
13.0°
/ 252°
Course / Heading
13 m
Static Draught
14.2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
22:22 UTCOct 11, 2026
ETA
13:18 UTCOct 29, 2026
GREAT HOPE

GREAT HOPE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9629639
IMO Number
477739700
MMSI
VRIU4
Call Sign

Specifications

225 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
75,480 t
Deadweight
40,913 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HUANGPU SHIPBUILDING - GUANGZHOU, CHINA
Builder
CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
Class Society
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About GREAT HOPE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GREAT HOPE — Cargo

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 40,913 GT, and a dead weight of 75,480 tonnes, GREAT HOPE is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by SINOTRANS SHIPMANAGEMENT - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by HUANGPU SHIPBUILDING - GUANGZHOU, CHINA.

GREAT HOPE route and voyage history

GREAT HOPE is currently on a voyage from GLADSTONE to BORYEONG with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-29T13:18:00Z. The live route and current course of GREAT HOPE 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

GREAT HOPE is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as GREAT HOPE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477739700
  • IMO: 9629639
  • Call sign: VRIU4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GREAT HOPE right now?

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GREAT HOPE is currently under way in the Yellow Sea. It is sailing from GLADSTONE to BORYEONG with an ETA of 29 Oct 2026, 13:18 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 GREAT HOPE?

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GREAT HOPE broadcasts MMSI 477739700 and is registered as IMO 9629639, with call sign VRIU4. 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 GREAT HOPE?

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GREAT HOPE 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 GREAT HOPE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GREAT HOPE 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 GREAT HOPE'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 GREAT HOPE?

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GREAT HOPE is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, GREAT HOPE 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. GREAT HOPE has a gross tonnage of 40,913 GT.

GREAT HOPE — Key Facts

MMSI
477739700
IMO number
9629639
Call sign
VRIU4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
5.0 knots
Course over ground
13.0°
Heading
252°
Last known position
36.1854°, 126.3143°
Destination
BORYEONG
ETA
2026-10-29T13:18:00Z
Departure port
GLADSTONE
Actual time of departure
2026-10-11T22:22:00Z
Current draught
14.2 m
Maximum static draught
13 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
40913
Dead weight
75480 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T01:12:00Z