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BOSHI 78 — Cargo · IMO 9487079

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BOSHI 78 was last reported under way in the East China Sea, at 23.0428° N, 117.1902° E, on 7 Nov 2026, 11:55 UTC. It was sailing from LONGKOU to HONG KONG with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 18:00 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
11.1 kn
Speed
237.0°
/ 234°
Course / Heading
7.8 m
Static Draught
6.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
09:52 UTCNov 3, 2026
ETA
18:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
BOSHI 78

BOSHI 78

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9487079
IMO Number
477925400
MMSI
VRHJ9
Call Sign

Specifications

177 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
31,830 t
Deadweight
19,993 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HUANGPU SHIPBUILDING - GUANGZHOU, CHINA
Builder
CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
Class Society
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About BOSHI 78

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BOSHI 78 — Cargo

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 19,993 GT, and a dead weight of 31,830 tonnes, BOSHI 78 is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by COSCO FAR REACHING SHIPPING - SHEKOU, CHINA, built by HUANGPU SHIPBUILDING - GUANGZHOU, CHINA.

BOSHI 78 route and voyage history

BOSHI 78 is currently on a voyage from LONGKOU to HONG KONG with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T18:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BOSHI 78 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

BOSHI 78 is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as BOSHI 78 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477925400
  • IMO: 9487079
  • Call sign: VRHJ9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BOSHI 78 right now?

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BOSHI 78 was last reported under way in the East China Sea, within the Taiwan Strait, on 7 Nov 2026, 11:55 UTC. It was sailing from LONGKOU to HONG KONG with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 18:00 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 BOSHI 78?

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BOSHI 78 broadcasts MMSI 477925400 and is registered as IMO 9487079, with call sign VRHJ9. 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 BOSHI 78?

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BOSHI 78 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 BOSHI 78?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BOSHI 78 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 BOSHI 78'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 BOSHI 78?

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BOSHI 78 is classed by CHINA CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BOSHI 78 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. BOSHI 78 has a gross tonnage of 19,993 GT.

BOSHI 78 — Key Facts

MMSI
477925400
IMO number
9487079
Call sign
VRHJ9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
11.1 knots
Course over ground
237.0°
Heading
234°
Last known position
23.0428°, 117.1902°
Destination
HONG KONG
ETA
2026-11-08T18:00:00Z
Departure port
LONGKOU
Actual time of departure
2026-11-03T09:52:00Z
Current draught
6.9 m
Maximum static draught
7.8 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
19993
Dead weight
31830 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T11:55:59Z