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MOANA CHIEF — Cargo · IMO 9516741

NZUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of MOANA CHIEF at 39° 39.612' S, 171° 24.100' E
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Current PositionNo recent signal

MOANA CHIEF has not broadcast an AIS position for 39 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Tasman Sea, at 39.6602° S, 171.4017° E, on 1 Aug 2026, 00:39 UTC. It was sailing from MARSDEN POINT to AUCKLAND.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
15.1 kn
Speed
305.0°
/ 323°
Course / Heading
8.9 m
Static Draught
7.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
17:28 UTCApr 12, 2026
ETA
18:00 UTCJun 27, 2026
MOANA CHIEF

MOANA CHIEF

Identity

Cargo
Type
New Zealand flagNZ
Flag
9516741
IMO Number
512143000
MMSI
ZMMC
Call Sign

Specifications

176 m × 27 m
Length × Breadth
2011-01-01
Year Built
23,305 t
Deadweight
18,358 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
WENCHONG SHIPYARD - GUANGZHOU, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of MARSDEN POINT
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Destination Port
Port of AUCKLAND
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About MOANA CHIEF

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MOANA CHIEF — Cargo

Built in 2011, with a gross tonnage of 18,358 GT, and a dead weight of 23,305 tonnes, MOANA CHIEF is a cargo registered under the New Zealand flag. The vessel is owned by LEONHARDT & BLUMBERG - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by WENCHONG SHIPYARD - GUANGZHOU, CHINA.

MOANA CHIEF route and voyage history

MOANA CHIEF is currently on a voyage from MARSDEN POINT to AUCKLAND with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-27T18:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MOANA CHIEF 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

MOANA CHIEF is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MOANA CHIEF can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 512143000
  • IMO: 9516741
  • Call sign: ZMMC
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: New Zealand

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MOANA CHIEF right now?+
MOANA CHIEF has not broadcast an AIS position for 39 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Tasman Sea, on 1 Aug 2026, 00:39 UTC. It was sailing from MARSDEN POINT to AUCKLAND. 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 MOANA CHIEF?+
MOANA CHIEF broadcasts MMSI 512143000 and is registered as IMO 9516741, with call sign ZMMC. 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 MOANA CHIEF?+
MOANA CHIEF 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 MOANA CHIEF?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MOANA CHIEF 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 MOANA CHIEF'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 MOANA CHIEF?+
MOANA CHIEF is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MOANA CHIEF 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. MOANA CHIEF has a gross tonnage of 18,358 GT.

MOANA CHIEF — Key Facts

MMSI
512143000
IMO number
9516741
Call sign
ZMMC
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NZ
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
15.1 knots
Course over ground
305.0°
Heading
323°
Last known position
-39.6602°, 171.4017°
Destination
AUCKLAND
ETA
2026-06-27T18:00:00Z
Departure port
MARSDEN POINT
Actual time of departure
2026-04-12T17:28:00Z
Current draught
7.9 m
Maximum static draught
8.9 m
Year built
2011-01-01
Gross tonnage
18358
Dead weight
23305 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-01T00:39:00Z