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MIDNIGHT CHIEF — Cargo · IMO 8115722

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MIDNIGHT CHIEF is currently under way in the Caribbean Sea, at 17.9828° N, 66.7633° W, making 0.0 knots on a course of 130°. It is sailing from ST THOMAS to GUAYANILLA with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 10:48 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 12:38 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
130.0°
/ 0°
Course / Heading
4 m
Static Draught
4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
22:40 UTCNov 5, 2026
ETA
10:48 UTCNov 6, 2026
MIDNIGHT CHIEF

MIDNIGHT CHIEF

Identity

Cargo
Type
Vanuatu flagVU
Flag
8115722
IMO Number
577370000
MMSI
YJWE6
Call Sign

Specifications

58 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1982-01-01
Year Built
1,190 t
Deadweight
756 t
Gross Tonnage
950 kW
Engine Power
SIGNAL SHIP REPAIR - MOBILE AL, U.S.A.
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About MIDNIGHT CHIEF

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MIDNIGHT CHIEF — Cargo

Built in 1982, with a gross tonnage of 756 GT, and a dead weight of 1,190 tonnes, MIDNIGHT CHIEF is a cargo registered under the Vanuatu flag. The vessel is owned by STAR SHIPPING - TORTOLA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, built by SIGNAL SHIP REPAIR - MOBILE AL, U.S.A..

MIDNIGHT CHIEF route and voyage history

MIDNIGHT CHIEF is currently on a voyage from ST THOMAS to GUAYANILLA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T10:48:00Z. The live route and current course of MIDNIGHT 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

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

  • MMSI: 577370000
  • IMO: 8115722
  • Call sign: YJWE6
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Vanuatu

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MIDNIGHT CHIEF right now?

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MIDNIGHT CHIEF is currently under way in the Caribbean Sea. It is sailing from ST THOMAS to GUAYANILLA with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 10:48 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 MIDNIGHT CHIEF?

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MIDNIGHT CHIEF broadcasts MMSI 577370000 and is registered as IMO 8115722, with call sign YJWE6. 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 MIDNIGHT CHIEF?

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MIDNIGHT CHIEF 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.

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How often is MIDNIGHT 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 MIDNIGHT CHIEF?

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As a cargo, MIDNIGHT 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. MIDNIGHT CHIEF has a gross tonnage of 756 GT.

MIDNIGHT CHIEF — Key Facts

MMSI
577370000
IMO number
8115722
Call sign
YJWE6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
VU
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
130.0°
Heading
0°
Last known position
17.9828°, -66.7633°
Destination
GUAYANILLA
ETA
2026-11-06T10:48:00Z
Departure port
ST THOMAS
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T22:40:00Z
Current draught
4 m
Maximum static draught
4 m
Year built
1982-01-01
Gross tonnage
756
Dead weight
1190 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T12:38:00Z