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GRAMPIAN EXPLORER — Cargo · IMO 9223473

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GRAMPIAN EXPLORER is currently under way in the North Sea, at 53.4557° N, 1.7274° E, making 3.2 knots on a course of 224°. It is sailing from LOWESTOFT to LOWESTOFT with an ETA of 29 Aug 2026, 18:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:42 UTC.

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Stopped
Current Navigational Status
3.2 kn
Speed
224.0°
/ 239°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
5.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
11:19 UTCAug 29, 2026
ETA
18:00 UTCAug 29, 2026
GRAMPIAN EXPLORER

GRAMPIAN EXPLORER

Identity

Cargo
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
9223473
IMO Number
235640000
MMSI
VQIE6
Call Sign

Specifications

72 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
2003-01-01
Year Built
3,100 t
Deadweight
2,244 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
VARD SOVIKNES - SOVIK, NORWAY
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About GRAMPIAN EXPLORER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GRAMPIAN EXPLORER — Cargo

Built in 2003, with a gross tonnage of 2,244 GT, and a dead weight of 3,100 tonnes, GRAMPIAN EXPLORER is a cargo registered under the United Kingdom flag. The vessel is owned by CRAIG & SONS - ABERDEEN, United Kingdom (UK), built by VARD SOVIKNES - SOVIK, NORWAY.

GRAMPIAN EXPLORER route and voyage history

GRAMPIAN EXPLORER is currently on a voyage from LOWESTOFT to LOWESTOFT with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-29T18:00:00Z. The live route and current course of GRAMPIAN 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GRAMPIAN EXPLORER right now?+
GRAMPIAN EXPLORER is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from LOWESTOFT to LOWESTOFT with an ETA of 29 Aug 2026, 18:00 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 EXPLORER?+
GRAMPIAN EXPLORER broadcasts MMSI 235640000 and is registered as IMO 9223473, with call sign VQIE6. 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 EXPLORER?+
GRAMPIAN EXPLORER is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the GB flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full GB flag list at /flag/gb.
How can I see the live position of GRAMPIAN EXPLORER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GRAMPIAN 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 GRAMPIAN EXPLORER'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 EXPLORER?+
GRAMPIAN EXPLORER is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, GRAMPIAN EXPLORER sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. GRAMPIAN EXPLORER has a gross tonnage of 2,244 GT.

GRAMPIAN EXPLORER — Key Facts

MMSI
235640000
IMO number
9223473
Call sign
VQIE6
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
GB
Navigation status
Stopped
Current speed
3.2 knots
Course over ground
224.0°
Heading
239°
Last known position
53.4557°, 1.7274°
Destination
LOWESTOFT
ETA
2026-08-29T18:00:00Z
Departure port
LOWESTOFT
Actual time of departure
2026-08-29T11:19:00Z
Current draught
5.1 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
2003-01-01
Gross tonnage
2244
Dead weight
3100 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:42:31Z