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HK CHALLENGER — Cargo · IMO 9553127

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Current PositionLast report

HK CHALLENGER was last reported under way in the Indian Ocean, at 26.3556° S, 44.1390° E, on 5 Nov 2026, 01:29 UTC. It was sailing from NIIGATA to DURBAN with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
13.8 kn
Speed
255.0°
/ 255°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
8.4 m
Current Draught

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NIIGATAJPKIJ
ATD
00:04 UTCOct 13, 2026
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DURBANZADUR
ETA
10:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
HK CHALLENGER

HK CHALLENGER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Vanuatu flagVU
Flag
9553127
IMO Number
577364000
MMSI
N/A
Call Sign

Specifications

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Length × Breadth
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Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
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Gross Tonnage
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Engine Power
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Builder
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Class Society
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About HK CHALLENGER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HK CHALLENGER — Cargo

HK CHALLENGER is a cargo registered under the Vanuatu flag.

HK CHALLENGER route and voyage history

HK CHALLENGER is currently on a voyage from NIIGATA to DURBAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of HK CHALLENGER 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

Vessels in the same class as HK CHALLENGER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 577364000
  • IMO: 9553127
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Vanuatu

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HK CHALLENGER right now?

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HK CHALLENGER was last reported under way in the Indian Ocean, on 5 Nov 2026, 01:29 UTC. It was sailing from NIIGATA to DURBAN with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 10:00 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 HK CHALLENGER?

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HK CHALLENGER broadcasts MMSI 577364000 and is registered as IMO 9553127. 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 HK CHALLENGER?

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HK CHALLENGER is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the VU 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 VU flag list at /flag/vu.

How can I see the live position of HK CHALLENGER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HK CHALLENGER 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 HK CHALLENGER'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 HK CHALLENGER?

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As a cargo, HK CHALLENGER 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.

HK CHALLENGER — Key Facts

MMSI
577364000
IMO number
9553127
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
VU
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
13.8 knots
Course over ground
255.0°
Heading
255°
Last known position
-26.3556°, 44.1390°
Destination
DURBAN
ETA
2026-11-07T10:00:00Z
Departure port
NIIGATA
Actual time of departure
2026-10-13T00:04:00Z
Current draught
8.4 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-05T01:29:00Z