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SOLAR STAR — Passenger · MMSI 477995430

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World map showing the last known position of SOLAR STAR at 22° 17.621' N, 114° 10.095' E
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Current PositionLive

SOLAR STAR is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 22.2937° N, 114.1683° E, making 1.3 knots on a course of 221°. It is sailing from HONG KONG to HONG KONG with an ETA of 2 Dec 2024, 04:56 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:11 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
1.3 kn
Speed
221.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
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Current Draught

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ATD
04:14 UTCDec 2, 2024
ETA
04:56 UTCDec 2, 2024
SOLAR STAR

SOLAR STAR

Identity

Passenger
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
477995430
MMSI
VRS4787
Call Sign

Specifications

32 m × 8 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
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About SOLAR STAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SOLAR STAR — Passenger

SOLAR STAR is a passenger registered under the Hong Kong flag.

SOLAR STAR route and voyage history

SOLAR STAR is currently on a voyage from HONG KONG to HONG KONG with an estimated arrival on 2024-12-02T04:56:00Z. The live route and current course of SOLAR 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

Vessels in the same class as SOLAR STAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SOLAR STAR right now?+
SOLAR STAR is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from HONG KONG to HONG KONG with an ETA of 2 Dec 2024, 04:56 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 SOLAR STAR?+
SOLAR STAR broadcasts MMSI 477995430, with call sign VRS4787. 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 SOLAR STAR?+
SOLAR STAR is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the HK flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full HK flag list at /flag/hk.
How can I see the live position of SOLAR STAR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SOLAR 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 SOLAR STAR'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 SOLAR STAR?+
As a passenger, SOLAR STAR sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger.

SOLAR STAR — Key Facts

MMSI
477995430
Call sign
VRS4787
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
1.3 knots
Course over ground
221.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
22.2937°, 114.1683°
Destination
HONG KONG
ETA
2024-12-02T04:56:00Z
Departure port
HONG KONG
Actual time of departure
2024-12-02T04:14:00Z
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:11:46Z