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PORT VILA CHIEF — Cargo · IMO 9614488

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World map showing the last known position of PORT VILA CHIEF at 35° 1.082' N, 139° 36.011' E
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PORT VILA CHIEF was last reported moored in the Sea of Japan, at 35.0180° N, 139.6002° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 09:17 UTC. It was sailing from CHANGSHU to YOKOHAMA with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 08:52 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
14.6 kn
Speed
239.0°
/ 244°
Course / Heading
8.5 m
Static Draught
8.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
09:17 UTCSep 3, 2026
ETA
08:52 UTCSep 7, 2026
PORT VILA CHIEF

PORT VILA CHIEF

Identity

Cargo
Type
Singapore flagSG
Flag
9614488
IMO Number
566908000
MMSI
9V9711
Call Sign

Specifications

200 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
30,814 t
Deadweight
25,483 t
Gross Tonnage
13,560 kW
Engine Power
ZHEJIANG OUHUA SHIPBUILDING - ZHOUSHAN, CHINA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of CHANGSHU
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Destination Port
Port of YOKOHAMA
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About PORT VILA CHIEF

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PORT VILA CHIEF — Cargo

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

PORT VILA CHIEF route and voyage history

PORT VILA CHIEF is currently on a voyage from CHANGSHU to YOKOHAMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T08:52:00Z. The live route and current course of PORT VILA 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

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

  • MMSI: 566908000
  • IMO: 9614488
  • Call sign: 9V9711
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PORT VILA CHIEF right now?+
PORT VILA CHIEF was last reported moored in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane, on 8 Sep 2026, 09:17 UTC. It was sailing from CHANGSHU to YOKOHAMA with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 08:52 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 PORT VILA CHIEF?+
PORT VILA CHIEF broadcasts MMSI 566908000 and is registered as IMO 9614488, with call sign 9V9711. 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 PORT VILA CHIEF?+
PORT VILA 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 PORT VILA CHIEF?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PORT VILA 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 PORT VILA 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 PORT VILA CHIEF?+
PORT VILA 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, PORT VILA 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. PORT VILA CHIEF has a gross tonnage of 25,483 GT.

PORT VILA CHIEF — Key Facts

MMSI
566908000
IMO number
9614488
Call sign
9V9711
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
SG
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
14.6 knots
Course over ground
239.0°
Heading
244°
Last known position
35.0180°, 139.6002°
Destination
YOKOHAMA
ETA
2026-09-07T08:52:00Z
Departure port
CHANGSHU
Actual time of departure
2026-09-03T09:17:00Z
Current draught
8.8 m
Maximum static draught
8.5 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
25483
Dead weight
30814 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T09:17:00Z