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FIRST FERRY VIII — Cargo · IMO 9255555

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World map showing the last known position of FIRST FERRY VIII at 22° 12.398' N, 114° 1.366' E
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FIRST FERRY VIII is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 22.2066° N, 114.0228° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 33°. It is sailing from HONG KONG to HONG KONG with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 14:51 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:54 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
33.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
2 m
Static Draught
2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
13:14 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
14:51 UTCSep 8, 2026
FIRST FERRY VIII

FIRST FERRY VIII

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9255555
IMO Number
477995030
MMSI
VRS4306
Call Sign

Specifications

36 m × 10 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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About FIRST FERRY VIII

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FIRST FERRY VIII — Cargo

FIRST FERRY VIII is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag.

FIRST FERRY VIII route and voyage history

FIRST FERRY VIII is currently on a voyage from HONG KONG to HONG KONG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T14:51:00Z. The live route and current course of FIRST FERRY VIII 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 FIRST FERRY VIII can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 477995030
  • IMO: 9255555
  • Call sign: VRS4306
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is FIRST FERRY VIII right now?+
FIRST FERRY VIII is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from HONG KONG to HONG KONG with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 14:51 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 FIRST FERRY VIII?+
FIRST FERRY VIII broadcasts MMSI 477995030 and is registered as IMO 9255555, with call sign VRS4306. 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 FIRST FERRY VIII?+
FIRST FERRY VIII 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 FIRST FERRY VIII?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FIRST FERRY VIII 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 FIRST FERRY VIII'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 FIRST FERRY VIII?+
As a cargo, FIRST FERRY VIII 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.

FIRST FERRY VIII — Key Facts

MMSI
477995030
IMO number
9255555
Call sign
VRS4306
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
33.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
22.2066°, 114.0228°
Destination
HONG KONG
ETA
2026-09-08T14:51:00Z
Departure port
HONG KONG
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T13:14:00Z
Current draught
2 m
Maximum static draught
2 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:54:00Z