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PEARL RIVER — Tug · MMSI 477995715

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World map showing the last known position of PEARL RIVER at 22° 14.772' N, 114° 9.356' E
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PEARL RIVER is currently positioned in the South China Sea, at 22.2462° N, 114.1559° E. It is sailing from HONG KONG to HONG KONG with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 09:19 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 17:53 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
05:12 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
09:19 UTCSep 8, 2026
PEARL RIVER

PEARL RIVER

Identity

Tug
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
477995715
MMSI
VRS5042
Call Sign

Specifications

14 m × 4 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 PEARL RIVER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PEARL RIVER — Tug

PEARL RIVER is a tug registered under the Hong Kong flag.

PEARL RIVER route and voyage history

PEARL RIVER is currently on a voyage from HONG KONG to HONG KONG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T09:19:00Z. The live route and current course of PEARL RIVER 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 PEARL RIVER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 477995715
  • Call sign: VRS5042
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PEARL RIVER right now?+
PEARL RIVER is currently in the South China Sea. It is sailing from HONG KONG to HONG KONG with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 09:19 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 PEARL RIVER?+
PEARL RIVER broadcasts MMSI 477995715, with call sign VRS5042. 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 PEARL RIVER?+
PEARL RIVER is classified as a tug vessel registered under the HK flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full HK flag list at /flag/hk.
How can I see the live position of PEARL RIVER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PEARL RIVER 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 PEARL RIVER'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 PEARL RIVER?+
As a tug, PEARL RIVER sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

PEARL RIVER — Key Facts

MMSI
477995715
Call sign
VRS5042
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
22.2462°, 114.1559°
Destination
HONG KONG
ETA
2026-09-08T09:19:00Z
Departure port
HONG KONG
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T05:12:00Z
Current draught
2 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T17:53:37Z