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NIKOLAOS — Passenger · IMO 8611506

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NIKOLAOS is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, at 36.0059° N, 14.3140° E, making 12.6 knots on a course of 149°. It is sailing from CIRKEWWA to MGARR ANCH with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 19:17 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 14:39 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.6 kn
Speed
149.1°
/ 329°
Course / Heading
2.8 m
Static Draught
2.9 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:49 UTCNov 8, 2026
ETA
19:17 UTCNov 7, 2026
NIKOLAOS

NIKOLAOS

Identity

Passenger
Type
Greece flagGR
Flag
8611506
IMO Number
237593100
MMSI
SY2709
Call Sign

Specifications

95 m × 15 m
Length × Breadth
1987-01-01
Year Built
1,338 t
Deadweight
996 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
NORTH EAST SHIPBUILDERS - SUNDERLAND, U.K.
Builder
REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE
Class Society
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About NIKOLAOS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NIKOLAOS — Passenger

Built in 1987, with a gross tonnage of 996 GT, and a dead weight of 1,338 tonnes, NIKOLAOS is a passenger registered under the Greece flag. The vessel is owned by IONION LINES MARITIME - ATHENS, GREECE, built by NORTH EAST SHIPBUILDERS - SUNDERLAND, U.K..

NIKOLAOS route and voyage history

NIKOLAOS is currently on a voyage from CIRKEWWA to MGARR ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T19:17:00Z. The live route and current course of NIKOLAOS 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

NIKOLAOS is classed by REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as NIKOLAOS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 237593100
  • IMO: 8611506
  • Call sign: SY2709
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Greece

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NIKOLAOS right now?

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NIKOLAOS is currently under way in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from CIRKEWWA to MGARR ANCH with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 19:17 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 NIKOLAOS?

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NIKOLAOS broadcasts MMSI 237593100 and is registered as IMO 8611506, with call sign SY2709 . 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 NIKOLAOS?

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NIKOLAOS is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the GR flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger and full GR flag list at /flag/gr.

How can I see the live position of NIKOLAOS?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NIKOLAOS 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 NIKOLAOS'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 NIKOLAOS?

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NIKOLAOS is classed by REGISTRO ITALIANO NAVALE, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, NIKOLAOS sits in the same design class as the other passengers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full passenger directory at /vessel-type/passenger. NIKOLAOS has a gross tonnage of 996 GT.

NIKOLAOS — Key Facts

MMSI
237593100
IMO number
8611506
Call sign
SY2709
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
GR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.6 knots
Course over ground
149.1°
Heading
329°
Last known position
36.0059°, 14.3140°
Destination
MGARR ANCH
ETA
2026-11-07T19:17:00Z
Departure port
CIRKEWWA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T13:49:00Z
Current draught
2.9 m
Maximum static draught
2.8 m
Year built
1987-01-01
Gross tonnage
996
Dead weight
1338 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T14:39:51Z