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VIKING VELA — Passenger · IMO 9852432

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World map showing the last known position of VIKING VELA at 53° 24.507' N, 3° 0.078' W
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VIKING VELA is currently under way in the North Sea, at 53.4084° N, 3.0013° W, making 0.0 knots on a course of 213°. It is sailing from ULLAPOOL to LIVERPOOL with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 06:20 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 13:13 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
213.0°
/ 338°
Course / Heading
6.5 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
12:52 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
06:20 UTCSep 8, 2026
VIKING VELA

VIKING VELA

Identity

Passenger
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9852432
IMO Number
257526000
MMSI
LATY8
Call Sign

Specifications

240 m × 33 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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Departure Port
Port of ULLAPOOL
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Destination Port
Port of LIVERPOOL
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About VIKING VELA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VIKING VELA — Passenger

VIKING VELA is a passenger registered under the Norway flag.

VIKING VELA route and voyage history

VIKING VELA is currently on a voyage from ULLAPOOL to LIVERPOOL with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T06:20:00Z. The live route and current course of VIKING VELA 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 VIKING VELA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full passenger fleet at /vessel-type/passenger.

  • MMSI: 257526000
  • IMO: 9852432
  • Call sign: LATY8
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VIKING VELA right now?+
VIKING VELA is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from ULLAPOOL to LIVERPOOL with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 06:20 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 VIKING VELA?+
VIKING VELA broadcasts MMSI 257526000 and is registered as IMO 9852432, with call sign LATY8. 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 VIKING VELA?+
VIKING VELA is classified as a passenger vessel registered under the NO 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 NO flag list at /flag/no.
How can I see the live position of VIKING VELA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VIKING VELA 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 VIKING VELA'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 VIKING VELA?+
As a passenger, VIKING VELA 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.

VIKING VELA — Key Facts

MMSI
257526000
IMO number
9852432
Call sign
LATY8
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
213.0°
Heading
338°
Last known position
53.4084°, -3.0013°
Destination
LIVERPOOL
ETA
2026-09-08T06:20:00Z
Departure port
ULLAPOOL
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T12:52:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
6.5 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T13:13:23Z