Cargo ship 🇭🇰Hong Kong

ESPERANCE BAY

IMO 9580326MMSI 477961200Call sign VRHM6

25 km SE of Picton, New Zealand

Last seen 13 Nov, 21:28 UTC

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41.4464° S, 174.1859° E

41.4464° S, 174.1859° ELast 24 h track

Speed0.1kn

DestinationPICTON

Voyage

Destination: PICTON
Speed: 0.1 kn
Course: 254°
Heading: 154°
Position: 41.4464° S, 174.1859° E
Last report: 13 Nov 2026, 21:28 UTC13 Nov, 21:28 UTC
Nearest port: Picton25 km SE of the port

Particulars

IMO: 9580326
MMSI: 477961200
Call sign: VRHM6
Flag: 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Type: Cargo shipAIS type 70
Length: 170 m
Beam: 27 m
Draught: 8.4 m
Deadweight: 28,217 t

Not broadcast: ETA.

About ESPERANCE BAY

ESPERANCE BAY (IMO 9580326, MMSI 477961200) is a cargo ship registered in Hong Kong. It is 170 m long and 27 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 13 Nov 2026 at 21:28 UTC, placed it 25 km SE of Picton, New Zealand. The crew reported PICTON as the destination.

Frequently asked questions

Where is ESPERANCE BAY now?

ESPERANCE BAY was last reported 25 km SE of Picton, New Zealand on 13 Nov 2026 at 21:28 UTC.

What type of ship is ESPERANCE BAY?

ESPERANCE BAY is a cargo ship. It is 170 m long and 27 m wide.

What are the IMO and MMSI numbers of ESPERANCE BAY?

The MMSI of ESPERANCE BAY is 477961200. Its IMO number is 9580326. Its call sign is VRHM6.

What flag does ESPERANCE BAY fly?

ESPERANCE BAY sails under the flag of Hong Kong (HK).

Where is ESPERANCE BAY going?

ESPERANCE BAY reported its destination as PICTON.

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