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SPARTACUS — Dredger · IMO 9834404

LURestricted manoeuverability
World map showing the last known position of SPARTACUS at 14° 34.549' N, 17° 9.147' W
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Current PositionLive

SPARTACUS is currently positioned in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 14.5758° N, 17.1524° W. It is sailing from DURBAN to DAKAR ANCH with an ETA of 14 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:44 UTC.

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Restricted manoeuverability
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
173.0°
/ 163°
Course / Heading
6.6 m
Static Draught
7.1 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

South Africa flag
DURBANZADUR
ATD
18:06 UTCOct 19, 2025
DAKAR ANCH
ETA
09:00 UTCNov 14, 2026
SPARTACUS

SPARTACUS

Identity

Dredger
Type
Luxembourg flagLU
Flag
9834404
IMO Number
253810000
MMSI
LXUA
Call Sign

Specifications

164 m × 34 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 SPARTACUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SPARTACUS — Dredger

SPARTACUS is a dredger registered under the Luxembourg flag.

SPARTACUS route and voyage history

SPARTACUS is currently on a voyage from DURBAN to DAKAR ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-14T09:00:00Z. The live route and current course of SPARTACUS 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 SPARTACUS can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SPARTACUS right now?+
SPARTACUS is currently in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from DURBAN to DAKAR ANCH with an ETA of 14 Nov 2026, 09:00 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 SPARTACUS?+
SPARTACUS broadcasts MMSI 253810000 and is registered as IMO 9834404, with call sign LXUA. 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 SPARTACUS?+
SPARTACUS is classified as a dredger vessel registered under the LU flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full dredger fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full LU flag list at /flag/lu.
How can I see the live position of SPARTACUS?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SPARTACUS 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 SPARTACUS'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 SPARTACUS?+
As a dredger, SPARTACUS sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

SPARTACUS — Key Facts

MMSI
253810000
IMO number
9834404
Call sign
LXUA
Vessel type
Dredger
Flag state
LU
Navigation status
Restricted manoeuverability
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
173.0°
Heading
163°
Last known position
14.5758°, -17.1524°
Destination
DAKAR ANCH
ETA
2026-11-14T09:00:00Z
Departure port
DURBAN
Actual time of departure
2025-10-19T18:06:00Z
Current draught
7.1 m
Maximum static draught
6.6 m
Dead weight
0 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:44:00Z