RABAUL CHIEF

IMO 9848780MMSI 477629900Call sign VRSL5

24 km S of Papua New Guinea (GENERIC), Papua New Guinea

Last seen

9.7124° S, 147.1079° E

9.7124° S, 147.1079° E

Speed8.8kn
Course176°
DestinationAUTSV

Voyage

Destination
AUTSV
Speed
8.8 kn
Course
176°
Heading
172°
Position
9.7124° S, 147.1079° E
Last report
31 Oct 2026, 16:23 UTC
Nearest port
Papua New Guinea (GENERIC)24 km S of the port

Particulars

IMO
9848780
MMSI
477629900
Call sign
VRSL5
Length
186 m
Beam
32 m
Draught
10.3 m
Deadweight
30,430 t

Not broadcast: ETA.

About RABAUL CHIEF

RABAUL CHIEF (IMO 9848780, MMSI 477629900) is a cargo ship (hazardous cargo d) registered in Hong Kong. It is 186 m long and 32 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 31 Oct 2026 at 16:23 UTC, placed it 24 km S of Papua New Guinea (GENERIC), Papua New Guinea. It was moving at 8.8 knots on a course of 176°. The crew reported AUTSV as the destination.

Frequently asked questions

Where is RABAUL CHIEF now?

RABAUL CHIEF was last reported 24 km S of Papua New Guinea (GENERIC), Papua New Guinea on 31 Oct 2026 at 16:23 UTC. It was moving at 8.8 knots on a course of 176°.

What type of ship is RABAUL CHIEF?

RABAUL CHIEF is a cargo ship (hazardous cargo d). It is 186 m long and 32 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of RABAUL CHIEF?

The MMSI of RABAUL CHIEF is 477629900. Its IMO number is 9848780. Its call sign is VRSL5.

What flag does RABAUL CHIEF fly?

RABAUL CHIEF sails under the flag of Hong Kong (HK).

Where is RABAUL CHIEF going?

RABAUL CHIEF reported its destination as AUTSV.

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