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DISCOVERY — Other · IMO 9588029

GBUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of DISCOVERY at 55° 30.421' N, 4° 56.351' W
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DISCOVERY is currently under way in the North Sea, at 55.5070° N, 4.9392° W, making 0.1 knots on a course of 47°. It is sailing from ULLAPOOL to PORT GLASGOW with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 07:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 16:40 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
46.8°
/ 303°
Course / Heading
6.6 m
Static Draught
6.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
13:07 UTCSep 5, 2026
ETA
07:00 UTCSep 9, 2026
DISCOVERY

DISCOVERY

Identity

Other
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9588029
IMO Number
235091165
MMSI
2FGX5
Call Sign

Specifications

100 m × 18 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
2,004 t
Deadweight
5,954 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
CONSTRUCCIONES NAVALES P. FREIRE S.A. - VIGO, SPAIN
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Flag State
All GB-flagged vessels
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Departure Port
Port of ULLAPOOL
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Destination Port
Port of PORT GLASGOW
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About DISCOVERY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

DISCOVERY — Vessel

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 5,954 GT, and a dead weight of 2,004 tonnes, DISCOVERY is a maritime vessel registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by NERC - SWINDON, United Kingdom (UK), built by CONSTRUCCIONES NAVALES P. FREIRE S.A. - VIGO, SPAIN.

DISCOVERY route and voyage history

DISCOVERY is currently on a voyage from ULLAPOOL to PORT GLASGOW with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-09T07:00:00Z. The live route and current course of DISCOVERY 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

DISCOVERY is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as DISCOVERY can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is DISCOVERY right now?+
DISCOVERY is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ULLAPOOL to PORT GLASGOW with an ETA of 9 Sep 2026, 07:00 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 DISCOVERY?+
DISCOVERY broadcasts MMSI 235091165 and is registered as IMO 9588029, with call sign 2FGX5. 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 DISCOVERY?+
DISCOVERY is a maritime vessel registered under the GB flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full GB flag list at /flag/gb.
How can I see the live position of DISCOVERY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from DISCOVERY 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 DISCOVERY'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 DISCOVERY?+
DISCOVERY is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page. DISCOVERY has a gross tonnage of 5,954 GT.

DISCOVERY — Key Facts

MMSI
235091165
IMO number
9588029
Call sign
2FGX5
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
46.8°
Heading
303°
Last known position
55.5070°, -4.9392°
Destination
PORT GLASGOW
ETA
2026-09-09T07:00:00Z
Departure port
ULLAPOOL
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T13:07:00Z
Current draught
6.7 m
Maximum static draught
6.6 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
5954
Dead weight
2004 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T16:40:10Z