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TONGA CHIEF — Cargo · IMO 9614490

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World map showing the last known position of TONGA CHIEF at 9° 47.284' S, 147° 13.818' E
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TONGA CHIEF was last reported under way in the South Pacific Ocean, at 9.7881° S, 147.2303° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 03:29 UTC. It was sailing from PORT MORESBY to LAE with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 20:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
16.0 kn
Speed
141.0°
/ 143°
Course / Heading
8.6 m
Static Draught
10.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
01:21 UTCSep 8, 2026
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LAEPGLAE
ETA
20:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
TONGA CHIEF

TONGA CHIEF

Identity

Cargo
Type
Singapore flagSG
Flag
9614490
IMO Number
563091000
MMSI
9V9712
Call Sign

Specifications

200 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
30,814 t
Deadweight
25,483 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ZHEJIANG OUHUA SHIPBUILDING - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of PORT MORESBY
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Destination Port
Port of LAE
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About TONGA CHIEF

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

TONGA CHIEF — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 25,483 GT, and a dead weight of 30,814 tonnes, TONGA CHIEF is a cargo registered under the Singapore flag. The vessel is owned by CHINA NAVIGATION - SINGAPORE, built by ZHEJIANG OUHUA SHIPBUILDING - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA.

TONGA CHIEF route and voyage history

TONGA CHIEF is currently on a voyage from PORT MORESBY to LAE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T20:00:00Z. The live route and current course of TONGA 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

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

  • MMSI: 563091000
  • IMO: 9614490
  • Call sign: 9V9712
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TONGA CHIEF right now?+
TONGA CHIEF was last reported under way in the South Pacific Ocean, on 8 Sep 2026, 03:29 UTC. It was sailing from PORT MORESBY to LAE with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 20:00 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 TONGA CHIEF?+
TONGA CHIEF broadcasts MMSI 563091000 and is registered as IMO 9614490, with call sign 9V9712. 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 TONGA CHIEF?+
TONGA CHIEF is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the SG 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 SG flag list at /flag/sg.
How can I see the live position of TONGA CHIEF?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from TONGA 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 TONGA 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 TONGA CHIEF?+
TONGA 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, TONGA 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. TONGA CHIEF has a gross tonnage of 25,483 GT.

TONGA CHIEF — Key Facts

MMSI
563091000
IMO number
9614490
Call sign
9V9712
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
SG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
16.0 knots
Course over ground
141.0°
Heading
143°
Last known position
-9.7881°, 147.2303°
Destination
LAE
ETA
2026-09-09T20:00:00Z
Departure port
PORT MORESBY
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T01:21:00Z
Current draught
10.3 m
Maximum static draught
8.6 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
25483
Dead weight
30814 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T03:29:00Z