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HUAFENG 818Pilot Vessel · IMO 8133798

AREngaged in Fishing
World map showing the last known position of HUAFENG 818 at 35° 30.399' S, 56° 13.748' W
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Current PositionNo recent signal

HUAFENG 818 has not broadcast an AIS position for 35 days. Its most recent report placed it in the South Atlantic Ocean, at 35.5066° S, 56.2291° W, on 5 Aug 2026, 00:16 UTC. It was sailing from MAR DEL PLATA to MAR DEL PLATA.

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Engaged in Fishing
Current Navigational Status
4.0 kn
Speed
249.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
2.7 m
Static Draught
2.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
17:48 UTCMay 27, 2026
ETA
16:00 UTCDec 22, 2026
HUAFENG 818

HUAFENG 818

Identity

Pilot Vessel
Type
Argentina flagAR
Flag
8133798
IMO Number
701000540
MMSI
LW 3634
Call Sign

Specifications

26 m × 6 m
Length × Breadth
1982-01-01
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
103 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ASTILLERO NAVAL FEDERICO CONTESSI - MAR DEL PLATA, ARGENTINA
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of MAR DEL PLATA
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About HUAFENG 818

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

HUAFENG 818 — Pilot Vessel

Built in 1982, with a gross tonnage of 103 GT, HUAFENG 818 is a pilot vessel registered under the Argentina flag. The vessel is built by ASTILLERO NAVAL FEDERICO CONTESSI - MAR DEL PLATA, ARGENTINA.

HUAFENG 818 route and voyage history

HUAFENG 818 is currently on a voyage from MAR DEL PLATA to MAR DEL PLATA with an estimated arrival on 2026-12-22T16:00:00Z. The live route and current course of HUAFENG 818 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 HUAFENG 818 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HUAFENG 818 right now?+
HUAFENG 818 has not broadcast an AIS position for 35 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the South Atlantic Ocean, on 5 Aug 2026, 00:16 UTC. It was sailing from MAR DEL PLATA to MAR DEL PLATA. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for HUAFENG 818?+
HUAFENG 818 broadcasts MMSI 701000540 and is registered as IMO 8133798, with call sign LW 3634. 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 HUAFENG 818?+
HUAFENG 818 is classified as a pilot vessel vessel registered under the AR flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full pilot vessel fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full AR flag list at /flag/ar.
How can I see the live position of HUAFENG 818?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HUAFENG 818 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 HUAFENG 818'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 HUAFENG 818?+
As a pilot vessel, HUAFENG 818 sits in the same design class as the other pilot vessels listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full pilot vessel directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel. HUAFENG 818 has a gross tonnage of 103 GT.

HUAFENG 818 — Key Facts

MMSI
701000540
IMO number
8133798
Call sign
LW 3634
Vessel type
Pilot Vessel
Flag state
AR
Navigation status
Engaged in Fishing
Current speed
4.0 knots
Course over ground
249.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
-35.5066°, -56.2291°
Destination
MAR DEL PLATA
ETA
2026-12-22T16:00:00Z
Departure port
MAR DEL PLATA
Actual time of departure
2026-05-27T17:48:00Z
Current draught
2.7 m
Maximum static draught
2.7 m
Year built
1982-01-01
Gross tonnage
103
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-05T00:16:00Z