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POLARXPLORER — Cargo · IMO 8019409

NOAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of POLARXPLORER at 79° 48.246' N, 12° 29.667' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

POLARXPLORER has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Arctic Ocean, at 79.8041° N, 12.4944° E, on 5 Sep 2026, 03:40 UTC. It was sailing from LONGYEARBYEN to LONGYEARBYEN.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
257.0°
/ 347°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
14:16 UTCAug 20, 2026
ETA
05:46 UTCSep 3, 2026
POLARXPLORER

POLARXPLORER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
8019409
IMO Number
259090000
MMSI
LAOS8
Call Sign

Specifications

42 m × 10 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 LONGYEARBYEN
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for LONGYEARBYEN (NOLYR).

About POLARXPLORER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

POLARXPLORER — Cargo

POLARXPLORER is a cargo registered under the Norway flag.

POLARXPLORER route and voyage history

POLARXPLORER is currently on a voyage from LONGYEARBYEN to LONGYEARBYEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-03T05:46:00Z. The live route and current course of POLARXPLORER 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 POLARXPLORER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 259090000
  • IMO: 8019409
  • Call sign: LAOS8
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is POLARXPLORER right now?+
POLARXPLORER has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Arctic Ocean, on 5 Sep 2026, 03:40 UTC. It was sailing from LONGYEARBYEN to LONGYEARBYEN. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for POLARXPLORER?+
POLARXPLORER broadcasts MMSI 259090000 and is registered as IMO 8019409, with call sign LAOS8. 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 POLARXPLORER?+
POLARXPLORER 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.
How can I see the live position of POLARXPLORER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from POLARXPLORER 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 POLARXPLORER'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 POLARXPLORER?+
As a cargo, POLARXPLORER 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.

POLARXPLORER — Key Facts

MMSI
259090000
IMO number
8019409
Call sign
LAOS8
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
257.0°
Heading
347°
Last known position
79.8041°, 12.4944°
Destination
LONGYEARBYEN
ETA
2026-09-03T05:46:00Z
Departure port
LONGYEARBYEN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-20T14:16:00Z
Current draught
5 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-05T03:40:00Z