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DESERT PIONEER — Cargo · IMO 9899193

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DESERT PIONEER is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 1.4712° N, 88.3866° E, making 12.1 knots on a course of 148°. It is sailing from CHENNAI to PORT LINCOLN with an ETA of 18 Nov 2026, 13:30 UTC. AIS position received 6 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.1 kn
Speed
148.0°
/ 153°
Course / Heading
7.4 m
Static Draught
7 m
Current Draught

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CHENNAIINMAA
ATD
18:34 UTCNov 3, 2026
ETA
13:30 UTCNov 18, 2026
DESERT PIONEER

DESERT PIONEER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Greece flagGR
Flag
9899193
IMO Number
241768000
MMSI
SVDN5
Call Sign

Specifications

200 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About DESERT PIONEER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

DESERT PIONEER — Cargo

DESERT PIONEER is a cargo registered under the Greece flag.

DESERT PIONEER route and voyage history

DESERT PIONEER is currently on a voyage from CHENNAI to PORT LINCOLN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-18T13:30:00Z. The live route and current course of DESERT PIONEER 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

Vessels in the same class as DESERT PIONEER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 241768000
  • IMO: 9899193
  • Call sign: SVDN5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Greece

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is DESERT PIONEER right now?

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DESERT PIONEER is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from CHENNAI to PORT LINCOLN with an ETA of 18 Nov 2026, 13:30 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 DESERT PIONEER?

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DESERT PIONEER broadcasts MMSI 241768000 and is registered as IMO 9899193, with call sign SVDN5. 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 DESERT PIONEER?

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DESERT PIONEER is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the GR 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 GR flag list at /flag/gr.

How can I see the live position of DESERT PIONEER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from DESERT PIONEER 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 DESERT PIONEER'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 DESERT PIONEER?

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As a cargo, DESERT PIONEER 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.

DESERT PIONEER — Key Facts

MMSI
241768000
IMO number
9899193
Call sign
SVDN5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
GR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.1 knots
Course over ground
148.0°
Heading
153°
Last known position
1.4712°, 88.3866°
Destination
PORT LINCOLN
ETA
2026-11-18T13:30:00Z
Departure port
CHENNAI
Actual time of departure
2026-11-03T18:34:00Z
Current draught
7 m
Maximum static draught
7.4 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-06T15:00:00Z