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SOUTHERN VENTURE — Cargo · IMO 9978755

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World map showing the last known position of SOUTHERN VENTURE at 37° 38.683' N, 9° 38.049' E
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SOUTHERN VENTURE is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 37.6447° N, 9.6342° E, making 11.6 knots on a course of 267°. It is sailing from YANBU to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 28 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 19:13 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.6 kn
Speed
267.3°
/ 267°
Course / Heading
6.5 m
Static Draught
10.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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YANBUSAYNB
ATD
19:59 UTCSep 1, 2026
ETA
17:00 UTCSep 28, 2026
SOUTHERN VENTURE

SOUTHERN VENTURE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9978755
IMO Number
477907400
MMSI
VRVT3
Call Sign

Specifications

199 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 YANBU
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Destination Port
Port of NEW ORLEANS
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About SOUTHERN VENTURE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SOUTHERN VENTURE — Cargo

SOUTHERN VENTURE is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag.

SOUTHERN VENTURE route and voyage history

SOUTHERN VENTURE is currently on a voyage from YANBU to NEW ORLEANS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-28T17:00:00Z. The live route and current course of SOUTHERN VENTURE 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 SOUTHERN VENTURE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477907400
  • IMO: 9978755
  • Call sign: VRVT3
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SOUTHERN VENTURE right now?+
SOUTHERN VENTURE is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from YANBU to NEW ORLEANS with an ETA of 28 Sep 2026, 17:00 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 SOUTHERN VENTURE?+
SOUTHERN VENTURE broadcasts MMSI 477907400 and is registered as IMO 9978755, with call sign VRVT3. 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 SOUTHERN VENTURE?+
SOUTHERN VENTURE 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 SOUTHERN VENTURE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SOUTHERN VENTURE 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 SOUTHERN VENTURE'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 SOUTHERN VENTURE?+
As a cargo, SOUTHERN VENTURE 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.

SOUTHERN VENTURE — Key Facts

MMSI
477907400
IMO number
9978755
Call sign
VRVT3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.6 knots
Course over ground
267.3°
Heading
267°
Last known position
37.6447°, 9.6342°
Destination
NEW ORLEANS
ETA
2026-09-28T17:00:00Z
Departure port
YANBU
Actual time of departure
2026-09-01T19:59:00Z
Current draught
10.7 m
Maximum static draught
6.5 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T19:13:11Z