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HIRI CHIEF — Cargo · IMO 9352236

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HIRI CHIEF was last reported under way in the South Pacific Ocean, at 6.7683° S, 147.1567° E, on 6 Nov 2026, 10:10 UTC. It was sailing from LAE to BUKA with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
7.6 kn
Speed
96.0°
/ 97°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
3.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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LAEPGLAE
ATD
09:43 UTCNov 6, 2026
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BUKAPGBUA
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
HIRI CHIEF

HIRI CHIEF

Identity

Cargo
Type
Papua New Guinea flagPG
Flag
9352236
IMO Number
553111138
MMSI
P2V4547
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
2005-01-01
Year Built
3,206 t
Deadweight
2,140 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
BORNEO SHIPPING & TIMBER SHIPBUILDING
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About HIRI CHIEF

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HIRI CHIEF — Cargo

Built in 2005, with a gross tonnage of 2,140 GT, and a dead weight of 3,206 tonnes, HIRI CHIEF is a cargo registered under the Papua New Guinea flag. The vessel is owned by STEAMSHIPS SHIPPING & TRANSPORT - PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, built by BORNEO SHIPPING & TIMBER SHIPBUILDING.

HIRI CHIEF route and voyage history

HIRI CHIEF is currently on a voyage from LAE to BUKA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of HIRI 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HIRI CHIEF right now?

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HIRI CHIEF was last reported under way in the South Pacific Ocean, on 6 Nov 2026, 10:10 UTC. It was sailing from LAE to BUKA with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 12:00 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 HIRI CHIEF?

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HIRI CHIEF broadcasts MMSI 553111138 and is registered as IMO 9352236, with call sign P2V4547. 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 HIRI CHIEF?

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HIRI CHIEF is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the PG 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 PG flag list at /flag/pg.

How can I see the live position of HIRI CHIEF?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HIRI 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 HIRI CHIEF's position updated?

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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 HIRI CHIEF?

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HIRI CHIEF is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, HIRI 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. HIRI CHIEF has a gross tonnage of 2,140 GT.

HIRI CHIEF — Key Facts

MMSI
553111138
IMO number
9352236
Call sign
P2V4547
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
7.6 knots
Course over ground
96.0°
Heading
97°
Last known position
-6.7683°, 147.1567°
Destination
BUKA
ETA
2026-11-09T12:00:00Z
Departure port
LAE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T09:43:00Z
Current draught
3.7 m
Year built
2005-01-01
Gross tonnage
2140
Dead weight
3206 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T10:10:35Z