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GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE — SAR · IMO 9599494

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World map showing the last known position of GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE at 56° 46.442' N, 0° 35.909' E
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GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE was last reported under way in the North Sea, at 56.7740° N, 0.5985° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 10:25 UTC. It was sailing from ABERDEEN to ABERDEEN with an ETA of 27 Aug 2026, 05:00 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
3.2 kn
Speed
233.0°
/ 147°
Course / Heading
5.8 m
Static Draught
5.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
07:26 UTCAug 26, 2026
ETA
05:00 UTCAug 27, 2026
GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE

GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE

Identity

SAR
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9599494
IMO Number
235094286
MMSI
2FUE7
Call Sign

Specifications

50 m × 14 m
Length × Breadth
2012-01-01
Year Built
638 t
Deadweight
1,343 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
ASTILLEROS BALENCIAGA - ZUMAIA, SPAIN
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE — SAR

Built in 2012, with a gross tonnage of 1,343 GT, and a dead weight of 638 tonnes, GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE 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 DEFIANCE route and voyage history

GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE is currently on a voyage from ABERDEEN to ABERDEEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-27T05:00:00Z. The live route and current course of GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE 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 DEFIANCE is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full sar fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

  • MMSI: 235094286
  • IMO: 9599494
  • Call sign: 2FUE7
  • Vessel type: SAR
  • Flag state: United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE right now?+
GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE was last reported under way in the North Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 10:25 UTC. It was sailing from ABERDEEN to ABERDEEN with an ETA of 27 Aug 2026, 05:00 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 DEFIANCE?+
GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE broadcasts MMSI 235094286 and is registered as IMO 9599494, with call sign 2FUE7. 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 DEFIANCE?+
GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE 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 DEFIANCE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE 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 DEFIANCE'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 DEFIANCE?+
GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE 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 DEFIANCE 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 DEFIANCE has a gross tonnage of 1,343 GT.

GRAMPIAN DEFIANCE — Key Facts

MMSI
235094286
IMO number
9599494
Call sign
2FUE7
Vessel type
SAR
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
3.2 knots
Course over ground
233.0°
Heading
147°
Last known position
56.7740°, 0.5985°
Destination
ABERDEEN
ETA
2026-08-27T05:00:00Z
Departure port
ABERDEEN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-26T07:26:00Z
Current draught
5.8 m
Maximum static draught
5.8 m
Year built
2012-01-01
Gross tonnage
1343
Dead weight
638 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T10:25:08Z