CHINA PIONEER

IMO 9588768MMSI 477598100Call sign VRKJ4

49 km W of Kommetjie, South Africa

Last seen

34.1617° S, 17.7854° E

34.1617° S, 17.7854° ELast 24 h track

Speed12.7kn
Course303°
DestinationPonta da Madeira
StatusUnderway

Voyage

Destination
Ponta da Madeira, BrazilAIS: BR PMA
ETA
9 Nov 2026, 03:00 UTC
Speed
12.7 kn
Course
303°
Heading
297°
Status
Underway (engine)
Position
34.1617° S, 17.7854° E
Last report
26 Oct 2026, 08:12 UTC
Nearest port
Kommetjie49 km W of the port

Particulars

IMO
9588768
MMSI
477598100
Call sign
VRKJ4
Type
Cargo shipAIS type 70
Length
300 m
Beam
50 m
Draught
9.5 m
Deadweight
206,079 t

About CHINA PIONEER

CHINA PIONEER (IMO 9588768, MMSI 477598100) is a cargo ship registered in Hong Kong. It is 300 m long and 50 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 26 Oct 2026 at 08:12 UTC, placed it 49 km W of Kommetjie, South Africa. It was moving at 12.7 knots on a course of 303°. The crew reported Ponta da Madeira, Brazil as the destination, with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026 at 03:00 UTC.

Frequently asked questions

Where is CHINA PIONEER now?

CHINA PIONEER was last reported 49 km W of Kommetjie, South Africa on 26 Oct 2026 at 08:12 UTC. It was moving at 12.7 knots on a course of 303°.

What type of ship is CHINA PIONEER?

CHINA PIONEER is a cargo ship. It is 300 m long and 50 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of CHINA PIONEER?

The MMSI of CHINA PIONEER is 477598100. Its IMO number is 9588768. Its call sign is VRKJ4.

What flag does CHINA PIONEER fly?

CHINA PIONEER sails under the flag of Hong Kong (HK).

Where is CHINA PIONEER going?

CHINA PIONEER reported its destination as Ponta da Madeira, Brazil (AIS destination “BR PMA”), with an estimated arrival on 9 Nov 2026 at 03:00 UTC.

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