TAI CHANG
IMO 9498872MMSI 477728300Call sign VRES4
102 km E of Karkar Is, Papua New Guinea
4.5431° S, 146.8798° E
4.5431° S, 146.8798° E
Voyage
- Destination
- AU NTL
- ETA
- 5 Nov 2026, 02:00 UTC
- Speed
- 12.0 kn
- Course
- 150°
- Heading
- 150°
- Position
- 4.5431° S, 146.8798° E
- Last report
- 29 Oct 2026, 21:54 UTC
- Nearest port
- Karkar Is102 km E of the port
Particulars
- IMO
- 9498872
- MMSI
- 477728300
- Call sign
- VRES4
- Flag
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- Type
- Cargo shipAIS type 70
- Length
- 230 m
- Beam
- 38 m
- Draught
- 7.7 m
- Deadweight
- 93,296 t
About TAI CHANG
TAI CHANG (IMO 9498872, MMSI 477728300) is a cargo ship registered in Hong Kong. It is 230 m long and 38 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 29 Oct 2026 at 21:54 UTC, placed it 102 km E of Karkar Is, Papua New Guinea. It was moving at 12.0 knots on a course of 150°. The crew reported AU NTL as the destination, with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026 at 02:00 UTC.
Frequently asked questions
Where is TAI CHANG now?
TAI CHANG was last reported 102 km E of Karkar Is, Papua New Guinea on 29 Oct 2026 at 21:54 UTC. It was moving at 12.0 knots on a course of 150°.
What type of ship is TAI CHANG?
TAI CHANG is a cargo ship. It is 230 m long and 38 m wide.
What is the IMO and MMSI number of TAI CHANG?
The MMSI of TAI CHANG is 477728300. Its IMO number is 9498872. Its call sign is VRES4.
What flag does TAI CHANG fly?
TAI CHANG sails under the flag of Hong Kong (HK).
Where is TAI CHANG going?
TAI CHANG reported its destination as AU NTL, with an estimated arrival on 5 Nov 2026 at 02:00 UTC.
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