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NORTH PURPOSE — Cargo · IMO 9439462

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NORTH PURPOSE is currently under way in the North Sea, at 52.5921° N, 1.7268° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 55°. It is sailing from PETERHEAD to GREAT YARMOUTH with an ETA of 7 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 11:40 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
55.0°
/ 340°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
5.3 m
Current Draught

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ATD
20:33 UTCNov 1, 2026
ETA
09:00 UTCNov 7, 2026
NORTH PURPOSE

NORTH PURPOSE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9439462
IMO Number
257491000
MMSI
LNHS3
Call Sign

Specifications

86 m × 19 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
4,800 t
Deadweight
3,639 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
VARD SOVIKNES - SOVIK, NORWAY
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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About NORTH PURPOSE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NORTH PURPOSE — Cargo

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 3,639 GT, and a dead weight of 4,800 tonnes, NORTH PURPOSE is a cargo registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is owned by GULFMARK REDERI - SANDNES, NORWAY, built by VARD SOVIKNES - SOVIK, NORWAY.

NORTH PURPOSE route and voyage history

NORTH PURPOSE is currently on a voyage from PETERHEAD to GREAT YARMOUTH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-07T09:00:00Z. The live route and current course of NORTH PURPOSE 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

NORTH PURPOSE is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as NORTH PURPOSE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 257491000
  • IMO: 9439462
  • Call sign: LNHS3
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NORTH PURPOSE right now?

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NORTH PURPOSE is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from PETERHEAD to GREAT YARMOUTH with an ETA of 7 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 NORTH PURPOSE?

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NORTH PURPOSE broadcasts MMSI 257491000 and is registered as IMO 9439462, with call sign LNHS3. 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 NORTH PURPOSE?

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NORTH PURPOSE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the NO 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 NO flag list at /flag/no.

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How often is NORTH PURPOSE'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 NORTH PURPOSE?

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NORTH PURPOSE is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, NORTH PURPOSE 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. NORTH PURPOSE has a gross tonnage of 3,639 GT.

NORTH PURPOSE — Key Facts

MMSI
257491000
IMO number
9439462
Call sign
LNHS3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
55.0°
Heading
340°
Last known position
52.5921°, 1.7268°
Destination
GREAT YARMOUTH
ETA
2026-11-07T09:00:00Z
Departure port
PETERHEAD
Actual time of departure
2026-11-01T20:33:00Z
Current draught
5.3 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
3639
Dead weight
4800 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T11:40:00Z