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VOS EXPLORER — SAR · IMO 9366043

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VOS EXPLORER is currently moored in the North Sea, at 57.1925° N, 1.5921° W. It is sailing from PETERHEAD to ABERDEEN with an ETA of 29 Oct 2026, 22:00 UTC. AIS position received 9 Nov 2026, 13:01 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
1.5 kn
Speed
207.0°
/ 89°
Course / Heading
4.6 m
Static Draught
4.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
19:15 UTCOct 27, 2026
ETA
22:00 UTCOct 29, 2026
VOS EXPLORER

VOS EXPLORER

Identity

SAR
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9366043
IMO Number
235052743
MMSI
MQHL9
Call Sign

Specifications

55 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
952 t
Deadweight
1,433 t
Gross Tonnage
1,500 kW
Engine Power
ASTILLEROS ZAMAKONA PASAIA - PASAJES, SPAIN
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About VOS EXPLORER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VOS EXPLORER — SAR

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 1,433 GT, and a dead weight of 952 tonnes, VOS EXPLORER is a sar registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by VROON OFFSHORE SERVICES UK - ABERDEEN, United Kingdom (UK), built by ASTILLEROS ZAMAKONA PASAIA - PASAJES, SPAIN.

VOS EXPLORER route and voyage history

VOS EXPLORER is currently on a voyage from PETERHEAD to ABERDEEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-29T22:00:00Z. The live route and current course of VOS EXPLORER 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

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

  • MMSI: 235052743
  • IMO: 9366043
  • Call sign: MQHL9
  • Vessel type: SAR
  • Flag state: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VOS EXPLORER right now?

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VOS EXPLORER is currently moored in the North Sea. It is sailing from PETERHEAD to ABERDEEN with an ETA of 29 Oct 2026, 22:00 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 VOS EXPLORER?

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VOS EXPLORER broadcasts MMSI 235052743 and is registered as IMO 9366043, with call sign MQHL9. 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 VOS EXPLORER?

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VOS EXPLORER 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 VOS EXPLORER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VOS EXPLORER 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 VOS EXPLORER's position updated?

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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 VOS EXPLORER?

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VOS EXPLORER is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a sar, VOS EXPLORER 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. VOS EXPLORER has a gross tonnage of 1,433 GT.

VOS EXPLORER — Key Facts

MMSI
235052743
IMO number
9366043
Call sign
MQHL9
Vessel type
SAR
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
1.5 knots
Course over ground
207.0°
Heading
89°
Last known position
57.1925°, -1.5921°
Destination
ABERDEEN
ETA
2026-10-29T22:00:00Z
Departure port
PETERHEAD
Actual time of departure
2026-10-27T19:15:00Z
Current draught
4.5 m
Maximum static draught
4.6 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
1433
Dead weight
952 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-09T13:01:33Z