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NANSEN EXPLORER — Passenger · IMO 8118994

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NANSEN EXPLORER is currently moored in the Norwegian Sea, at 63.1233° N, 7.7809° E. It is sailing from KRISTIANSUND to KRISTIANSUND with an ETA of 22 Oct 2025, 22:12 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 09:30 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 248°
Course / Heading
5.1 m
Static Draught
5.1 m
Current Draught

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ATD
07:18 UTCOct 22, 2025
ETA
22:12 UTCOct 22, 2025
NANSEN EXPLORER

NANSEN EXPLORER

Identity

Passenger
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
8118994
IMO Number
257690000
MMSI
LALU8
Call Sign

Specifications

73 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
1983-01-01
Year Built
653 t
Deadweight
1,859 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
VALMET KOTKA SHIPYARD - KOTKA, FINLAND
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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About NANSEN EXPLORER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NANSEN EXPLORER — Passenger

Built in 1983, with a gross tonnage of 1,859 GT, and a dead weight of 653 tonnes, NANSEN EXPLORER is a passenger registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is owned by GARDLINE MARINE SCIENCES - GREAT YARMOUTH, United Kingdom (UK), built by VALMET KOTKA SHIPYARD - KOTKA, FINLAND.

NANSEN EXPLORER route and voyage history

NANSEN EXPLORER is currently on a voyage from KRISTIANSUND to KRISTIANSUND with an estimated arrival on 2025-10-22T22:12:00Z. The live route and current course of NANSEN EXPLORER 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

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

  • MMSI: 257690000
  • IMO: 8118994
  • Call sign: LALU8
  • Vessel type: Passenger
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NANSEN EXPLORER right now?

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NANSEN EXPLORER is currently moored in the Norwegian Sea. It is sailing from KRISTIANSUND to KRISTIANSUND with an ETA of 22 Oct 2025, 22:12 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 NANSEN EXPLORER?

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NANSEN EXPLORER broadcasts MMSI 257690000 and is registered as IMO 8118994, with call sign LALU8. 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 NANSEN EXPLORER?

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NANSEN EXPLORER 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 NANSEN EXPLORER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NANSEN EXPLORER 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 NANSEN EXPLORER'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 NANSEN EXPLORER?

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NANSEN EXPLORER is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a passenger, NANSEN EXPLORER 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. NANSEN EXPLORER has a gross tonnage of 1,859 GT.

NANSEN EXPLORER — Key Facts

MMSI
257690000
IMO number
8118994
Call sign
LALU8
Vessel type
Passenger
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
248°
Last known position
63.1233°, 7.7809°
Destination
KRISTIANSUND
ETA
2025-10-22T22:12:00Z
Departure port
KRISTIANSUND
Actual time of departure
2025-10-22T07:18:00Z
Current draught
5.1 m
Maximum static draught
5.1 m
Year built
1983-01-01
Gross tonnage
1859
Dead weight
653 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T09:30:10Z