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GRAMPIAN CONTENDER — SAR · IMO 9319246

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World map showing the last known position of GRAMPIAN CONTENDER at 61° 33.628' N, 1° 26.769' E
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GRAMPIAN CONTENDER is currently under way in the North Sea, at 61.5605° N, 1.4461° E, making 1.3 knots on a course of 32°. It is sailing from ABERDEEN to ABERDEEN with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 11:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:27 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
1.3 kn
Speed
32.0°
/ 350°
Course / Heading
5.2 m
Static Draught
5.3 m
Current Draught

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ATD
19:16 UTCAug 30, 2026
ETA
11:00 UTCSep 3, 2026
GRAMPIAN CONTENDER

GRAMPIAN CONTENDER

Identity

SAR
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9319246
IMO Number
235010520
MMSI
MLDZ6
Call Sign

Specifications

48 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2006-01-01
Year Built
488 t
Deadweight
1,125 t
Gross Tonnage
1,520 kW
Engine Power
ASTILLEROS BALENCIAGA - ZUMAIA, SPAIN
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About GRAMPIAN CONTENDER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GRAMPIAN CONTENDER — SAR

Built in 2006, with a gross tonnage of 1,125 GT, and a dead weight of 488 tonnes, GRAMPIAN CONTENDER is a sar registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by LICO LEASING - MADRID, SPAIN, built by ASTILLEROS BALENCIAGA - ZUMAIA, SPAIN.

GRAMPIAN CONTENDER route and voyage history

GRAMPIAN CONTENDER is currently on a voyage from ABERDEEN to ABERDEEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-03T11:00:00Z. The live route and current course of GRAMPIAN CONTENDER 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

GRAMPIAN CONTENDER is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as GRAMPIAN CONTENDER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full sar fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 235010520
  • IMO: 9319246
  • Call sign: MLDZ6
  • Vessel type: SAR
  • Flag state: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GRAMPIAN CONTENDER right now?+
GRAMPIAN CONTENDER is currently under way in the North Sea. It is sailing from ABERDEEN to ABERDEEN with an ETA of 3 Sep 2026, 11:00 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 GRAMPIAN CONTENDER?+
GRAMPIAN CONTENDER broadcasts MMSI 235010520 and is registered as IMO 9319246, with call sign MLDZ6. 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 GRAMPIAN CONTENDER?+
GRAMPIAN CONTENDER is classified as a sar vessel registered under the GB flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full sar fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full GB flag list at /flag/gb.
How can I see the live position of GRAMPIAN CONTENDER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GRAMPIAN CONTENDER 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 GRAMPIAN CONTENDER'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 GRAMPIAN CONTENDER?+
GRAMPIAN CONTENDER is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a sar, GRAMPIAN CONTENDER sits in the same design class as the other sars listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full sar directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel. GRAMPIAN CONTENDER has a gross tonnage of 1,125 GT.

GRAMPIAN CONTENDER — Key Facts

MMSI
235010520
IMO number
9319246
Call sign
MLDZ6
Vessel type
SAR
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
1.3 knots
Course over ground
32.0°
Heading
350°
Last known position
61.5605°, 1.4461°
Destination
ABERDEEN
ETA
2026-09-03T11:00:00Z
Departure port
ABERDEEN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-30T19:16:00Z
Current draught
5.3 m
Maximum static draught
5.2 m
Year built
2006-01-01
Gross tonnage
1125
Dead weight
488 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:27:00Z