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VS PROTECTORTanker · IMO 9351452

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VS PROTECTOR is currently at anchor in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 8.8186° N, 79.5908° W. It is sailing from MELONES to PANAMA ANCH PACIFIC with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 18:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:16 UTC.

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At Anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 338°
Course / Heading
11.2 m
Static Draught
8.5 m
Current Draught

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Panama flag
MELONESPAMEL
ATD
18:15 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
18:30 UTCSep 7, 2026
VS PROTECTOR

VS PROTECTOR

Identity

Tanker
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9351452
IMO Number
232012083
MMSI
MCCF4
Call Sign

Specifications

228 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
73,821 t
Deadweight
42,010 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NEW CENTURY SHIPBUILDING - JINGJIANG, CHINA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Flag State
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of MELONES
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Destination Port
Port of PANAMA ANCH PACIFIC
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About VS PROTECTOR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VS PROTECTOR — Tanker

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 42,010 GT, and a dead weight of 73,821 tonnes, VS PROTECTOR is a tanker registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by HELLESPONT SHIPMANAGEMENT - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by NEW CENTURY SHIPBUILDING - JINGJIANG, CHINA.

VS PROTECTOR route and voyage history

VS PROTECTOR is currently on a voyage from MELONES to PANAMA ANCH PACIFIC with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T18:30:00Z. The live route and current course of VS PROTECTOR are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

VS PROTECTOR is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VS PROTECTOR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VS PROTECTOR right now?+
VS PROTECTOR is currently at anchor in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the Panama Canal approach. It is sailing from MELONES to PANAMA ANCH PACIFIC with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 18:30 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for VS PROTECTOR?+
VS PROTECTOR broadcasts MMSI 232012083 and is registered as IMO 9351452, with call sign MCCF4. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is VS PROTECTOR?+
VS PROTECTOR is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the GB flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full GB flag list at /flag/gb.
How can I see the live position of VS PROTECTOR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VS PROTECTOR above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is VS PROTECTOR's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is VS PROTECTOR?+
VS PROTECTOR is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, VS PROTECTOR sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. VS PROTECTOR has a gross tonnage of 42,010 GT.

VS PROTECTOR — Key Facts

MMSI
232012083
IMO number
9351452
Call sign
MCCF4
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
At Anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
338°
Last known position
8.8186°, -79.5908°
Destination
PANAMA ANCH PACIFIC
ETA
2026-09-07T18:30:00Z
Departure port
MELONES
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T18:15:00Z
Current draught
8.5 m
Maximum static draught
11.2 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
42010
Dead weight
73821 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:16:39Z