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GREY HERON — Cargo

NZStopped
World map showing the last known position of GREY HERON at 41° 15.388' S, 173° 16.851' E
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Current PositionLast report

GREY HERON was last reported in the Tasman Sea, at 41.2565° S, 173.2808° E, on 6 Aug 2026, 06:12 UTC. It was sailing from NELSON to NELSON with an ETA of 6 Aug 2026, 05:47 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
0.2 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 91°
Course / Heading
1 m
Static Draught
1 m
Current Draught
ATD
Aug 5, 2026, 18:42 UTC
ETA
Aug 6, 2026, 05:47 UTC
From
NELSON
To
NELSON

Voyage Tracker

New Zealand flag
NELSONNZNSN
ATD
18:42 UTCAug 5, 2026
New Zealand flag
NELSONNZNSN
ETA
05:47 UTCAug 6, 2026
GREY HERON

GREY HERON

Identity

Cargo
Type
New Zealand flagNZ
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
512008152
MMSI
ZMX8856
Call Sign

Specifications

17 m × 7 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 GREY HERON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GREY HERON — Cargo

GREY HERON is a cargo registered under the New Zealand flag.

GREY HERON route and voyage history

GREY HERON is currently on a voyage from NELSON to NELSON with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-06T05:47:00Z. The live route and current course of GREY HERON 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 GREY HERON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GREY HERON right now?+
GREY HERON was last reported in the Tasman Sea, on 6 Aug 2026, 06:12 UTC. It was sailing from NELSON to NELSON with an ETA of 6 Aug 2026, 05:47 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 GREY HERON?+
GREY HERON broadcasts MMSI 512008152, with call sign ZMX8856. 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 GREY HERON?+
GREY HERON is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the NZ 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 NZ flag list at /flag/nz.
How can I see the live position of GREY HERON?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GREY HERON 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 GREY HERON'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 GREY HERON?+
As a cargo, GREY HERON 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.

GREY HERON — Key Facts

MMSI
512008152
Call sign
ZMX8856
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NZ
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
0.2 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
91°
Last known position
-41.2565°, 173.2808°
Destination
NELSON
ETA
2026-08-06T05:47:00Z
Departure port
NELSON
Actual time of departure
2026-08-05T18:42:00Z
Current draught
1 m
Maximum static draught
1 m
AIS last updated
2026-08-06T06:12:43Z