HIGHLAND CHIEF
IMO 9689940MMSI 477454400Call sign VROJ8
At sea in the South Pacific Ocean
20.4328° S, 153.6476° E
20.4328° S, 153.6476° E
Voyage
- Destination
- Motukea Island, Papua New GuineaAIS: PG MTK
- Speed
- 14.1 kn
- Course
- 340°
- Position
- 20.4328° S, 153.6476° E
- Last report
- 24 Oct 2026, 01:11 UTC
Particulars
- IMO
- 9689940
- MMSI
- 477454400
- Call sign
- VROJ8
- Flag
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- Type
- Cargo ship (hazardous cargo D)AIS type 74
- Length
- 176 m
- Beam
- 28 m
- Draught
- 8.2 m
- Deadweight
- 22,032 t
Not broadcast: ETA.
About HIGHLAND CHIEF
HIGHLAND CHIEF (IMO 9689940, MMSI 477454400) is a cargo ship (hazardous cargo d) registered in Hong Kong. It is 176 m long and 28 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 24 Oct 2026 at 01:11 UTC, placed it at sea in the South Pacific Ocean. It was moving at 14.1 knots on a course of 340°. The crew reported Motukea Island, Papua New Guinea as the destination.
Frequently asked questions
Where is HIGHLAND CHIEF now?
HIGHLAND CHIEF was last reported at sea in the South Pacific Ocean on 24 Oct 2026 at 01:11 UTC. It was moving at 14.1 knots on a course of 340°.
What type of ship is HIGHLAND CHIEF?
HIGHLAND CHIEF is a cargo ship (hazardous cargo d). It is 176 m long and 28 m wide.
What is the IMO and MMSI number of HIGHLAND CHIEF?
The MMSI of HIGHLAND CHIEF is 477454400. Its IMO number is 9689940. Its call sign is VROJ8.
What flag does HIGHLAND CHIEF fly?
HIGHLAND CHIEF sails under the flag of Hong Kong (HK).
Where is HIGHLAND CHIEF going?
HIGHLAND CHIEF reported its destination as Motukea Island, Papua New Guinea (AIS destination “PG MTK”).
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