Question 1

Where is JOHN MELLIS right now?

Accepted Answer

JOHN MELLIS is currently in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from JAMESTOWN to JAMESTOWN with an ETA of 9 Jul 2026, 09:25 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for JOHN MELLIS?

Accepted Answer

JOHN MELLIS broadcasts MMSI 665111113, with call sign ZHHC. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is JOHN MELLIS?

Accepted Answer

JOHN MELLIS is classified as a fishing vessel registered under the SH flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full fishing fleet at /vessel-type/fishing and full SH flag list at /flag/sh.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of JOHN MELLIS?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from JOHN MELLIS 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.

Question 5

How often is JOHN MELLIS's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is JOHN MELLIS?

Accepted Answer

As a fishing, JOHN MELLIS sits in the same design class as the other fishings listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full fishing directory at /vessel-type/fishing.

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