Question 1

Where is NEWPORT NEWS right now?

Accepted Answer

NEWPORT NEWS was last reported in the South Atlantic Ocean. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for NEWPORT NEWS?

Accepted Answer

NEWPORT NEWS broadcasts MMSI 538006280 and is registered as IMO 9696759. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is NEWPORT NEWS?

Accepted Answer

NEWPORT NEWS is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the MH 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 MH flag list at /flag/mh.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of NEWPORT NEWS?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NEWPORT NEWS 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.

Question 5

How often is NEWPORT NEWS's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is NEWPORT NEWS?

Accepted Answer

As a cargo, NEWPORT NEWS 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.

NEWPORT NEWS — Cargo · IMO 9696759

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