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BOHAI STAR — Cargo · IMO 9224362

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BOHAI STAR is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, at 33.6015° N, 134.6449° E, making 14.8 knots on a course of 217°. It is sailing from OSAKA BAY ANCH to XIAMEN with an ETA of 13 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 13:18 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.8 kn
Speed
217.0°
/ 217°
Course / Heading
7 m
Static Draught
6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
08:07 UTCNov 9, 2026
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XIAMENCNXMG
ETA
10:00 UTCNov 13, 2026
BOHAI STAR

BOHAI STAR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9224362
IMO Number
477928900
MMSI
VRVT5
Call Sign

Specifications

128 m × 20 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
9,143 t
Deadweight
7,409 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHINASB YARD - TONGYOUNG, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About BOHAI STAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

BOHAI STAR — Cargo

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 7,409 GT, and a dead weight of 9,143 tonnes, BOHAI STAR is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by NAMSUNG SHIPPING - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, built by SHINASB YARD - TONGYOUNG, SOUTH KOREA.

BOHAI STAR route and voyage history

BOHAI STAR is currently on a voyage from OSAKA BAY ANCH to XIAMEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-13T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of BOHAI 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

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

  • MMSI: 477928900
  • IMO: 9224362
  • Call sign: VRVT5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BOHAI STAR right now?

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BOHAI STAR is currently under way in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from OSAKA BAY ANCH to XIAMEN with an ETA of 13 Nov 2026, 10:00 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 BOHAI STAR?

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BOHAI STAR broadcasts MMSI 477928900 and is registered as IMO 9224362, with call sign VRVT5 . 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 BOHAI STAR?

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BOHAI 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 BOHAI STAR?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from BOHAI 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 BOHAI 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 BOHAI STAR?

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BOHAI STAR is classed by KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, BOHAI 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. BOHAI STAR has a gross tonnage of 7,409 GT.

BOHAI STAR — Key Facts

MMSI
477928900
IMO number
9224362
Call sign
VRVT5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.8 knots
Course over ground
217.0°
Heading
217°
Last known position
33.6015°, 134.6449°
Destination
XIAMEN
ETA
2026-11-13T10:00:00Z
Departure port
OSAKA BAY ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-11-09T08:07:00Z
Current draught
6 m
Maximum static draught
7 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
7409
Dead weight
9143 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T13:18:00Z