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HK UNITED 9 — Tug · MMSI 477995917

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World map showing the last known position of HK UNITED 9 at 22° 18.507' N, 114° 8.844' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

HK UNITED 9 has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. Its most recent report placed it in the South China Sea, at 22.3085° N, 114.1474° E, on 4 Sep 2026, 17:04 UTC. It was sailing from HONG KONG to HONG KONG.

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

Voyage Tracker

ATD
16:08 UTCSep 4, 2026
ETA
16:37 UTCSep 4, 2026
HK UNITED 9

HK UNITED 9

Identity

Tug
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
477995917
MMSI
VRS5230
Call Sign

Specifications

67 m × 19 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 HK UNITED 9

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HK UNITED 9 — Tug

HK UNITED 9 is a tug registered under the Hong Kong flag.

HK UNITED 9 route and voyage history

HK UNITED 9 is currently on a voyage from HONG KONG to HONG KONG with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-04T16:37:00Z. The live route and current course of HK UNITED 9 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 HK UNITED 9 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 477995917
  • Call sign: VRS5230
  • Vessel type: Tug
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HK UNITED 9 right now?+
HK UNITED 9 has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the South China Sea, on 4 Sep 2026, 17:04 UTC. It was sailing from HONG KONG to HONG KONG. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for HK UNITED 9?+
HK UNITED 9 broadcasts MMSI 477995917, with call sign VRS5230. 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 HK UNITED 9?+
HK UNITED 9 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 HK UNITED 9?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HK UNITED 9 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 HK UNITED 9'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 HK UNITED 9?+
As a tug, HK UNITED 9 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.

HK UNITED 9 — Key Facts

MMSI
477995917
Call sign
VRS5230
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Undefined
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
22.3085°, 114.1474°
Destination
HONG KONG
ETA
2026-09-04T16:37:00Z
Departure port
HONG KONG
Actual time of departure
2026-09-04T16:08:00Z
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-04T17:04:00Z