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PROFOUND STAR — Cargo · IMO 9560003

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PROFOUND STAR has not broadcast an AIS position for 3 days. Its most recent report placed it in the North Pacific Ocean, at 2.4055° N, 128.8465° E, on 3 Nov 2026, 16:43 UTC. It was sailing from NINGDE to NINGDE.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.1 kn
Speed
359.0°
/ 5°
Course / Heading
5.7 m
Static Draught
9.9 m
Current Draught

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NINGDECNNDE
ATD
21:48 UTCNov 2, 2026
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NINGDECNNDE
ETA
22:28 UTCOct 25, 2026
PROFOUND STAR

PROFOUND STAR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9560003
IMO Number
477866800
MMSI
VRHY8
Call Sign

Specifications

160 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
24,269 t
Deadweight
15,599 t
Gross Tonnage
5,180 kW
Engine Power
ZHEJIANG AOLI SHIPYARD - YUEQING, CHINA
Builder
REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE
Class Society
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About PROFOUND STAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PROFOUND STAR — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 15,599 GT, and a dead weight of 24,269 tonnes, PROFOUND STAR is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by HK SILIDE INTERNATIONAL - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by ZHEJIANG AOLI SHIPYARD - YUEQING, CHINA.

PROFOUND STAR route and voyage history

PROFOUND STAR is currently on a voyage from NINGDE to NINGDE with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-25T22:28:00Z. The live route and current course of PROFOUND STAR 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

PROFOUND STAR is classed by REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as PROFOUND STAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477866800
  • IMO: 9560003
  • Call sign: VRHY8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PROFOUND STAR right now?

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PROFOUND STAR has not broadcast an AIS position for 3 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the North Pacific Ocean, on 3 Nov 2026, 16:43 UTC. It was sailing from NINGDE to NINGDE. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.

What are the identifiers for PROFOUND STAR?

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PROFOUND STAR broadcasts MMSI 477866800 and is registered as IMO 9560003, with call sign VRHY8 . 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 PROFOUND STAR?

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PROFOUND STAR 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 PROFOUND STAR?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PROFOUND STAR 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 PROFOUND STAR'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 PROFOUND STAR?

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PROFOUND STAR is classed by REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, PROFOUND STAR 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. PROFOUND STAR has a gross tonnage of 15,599 GT.

PROFOUND STAR — Key Facts

MMSI
477866800
IMO number
9560003
Call sign
VRHY8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.1 knots
Course over ground
359.0°
Heading
5°
Last known position
2.4055°, 128.8465°
Destination
NINGDE
ETA
2026-10-25T22:28:00Z
Departure port
NINGDE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-02T21:48:00Z
Current draught
9.9 m
Maximum static draught
5.7 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
15599
Dead weight
24269 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-03T16:43:04Z