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NORTHERN VENTURE — Cargo · IMO 9167681

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NORTHERN VENTURE was last reported under way in the North Pacific Ocean, at 43.9472° N, 86.4502° W, on 4 Nov 2026, 23:22 UTC. It was sailing from PARRY SOUND to LUDINGTON with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 22:18 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
0.0°
/ 109°
Course / Heading
5 m
Static Draught
8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
05:33 UTCNov 2, 2026
ETA
22:18 UTCNov 4, 2026
NORTHERN VENTURE

NORTHERN VENTURE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Canada flagCA
Flag
9167681
IMO Number
316052496
MMSI
VDAK
Call Sign

Specifications

155 m × 22 m
Length × Breadth
1998-01-01
Year Built
19,651 t
Deadweight
12,475 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHIN KURUSHIMA - TOKYO, JAPAN
Builder
CHINA CORPORATION SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About NORTHERN VENTURE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

NORTHERN VENTURE — Cargo

Built in 1998, with a gross tonnage of 12,475 GT, and a dead weight of 19,651 tonnes, NORTHERN VENTURE is a cargo registered under the Canada flag. The vessel is owned by OCEAN GROW INTERNATIONAL SHIPMANAGEMENT - KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN, built by SHIN KURUSHIMA - TOKYO, JAPAN.

NORTHERN VENTURE route and voyage history

NORTHERN VENTURE is currently on a voyage from PARRY SOUND to LUDINGTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-04T22:18:00Z. The live route and current course of NORTHERN VENTURE 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

NORTHERN VENTURE is classed by CHINA CORPORATION SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as NORTHERN VENTURE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 316052496
  • IMO: 9167681
  • Call sign: VDAK
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is NORTHERN VENTURE right now?

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NORTHERN VENTURE was last reported under way in the North Pacific Ocean, on 4 Nov 2026, 23:22 UTC. It was sailing from PARRY SOUND to LUDINGTON with an ETA of 4 Nov 2026, 22:18 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 NORTHERN VENTURE?

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NORTHERN VENTURE broadcasts MMSI 316052496 and is registered as IMO 9167681, with call sign VDAK. 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 NORTHERN VENTURE?

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NORTHERN VENTURE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the CA 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 CA flag list at /flag/ca.

How can I see the live position of NORTHERN VENTURE?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from NORTHERN VENTURE 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 NORTHERN VENTURE'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 NORTHERN VENTURE?

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NORTHERN VENTURE is classed by CHINA CORPORATION SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, NORTHERN VENTURE 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. NORTHERN VENTURE has a gross tonnage of 12,475 GT.

NORTHERN VENTURE — Key Facts

MMSI
316052496
IMO number
9167681
Call sign
VDAK
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
CA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Heading
109°
Last known position
43.9472°, -86.4502°
Destination
LUDINGTON
ETA
2026-11-04T22:18:00Z
Departure port
PARRY SOUND
Actual time of departure
2026-11-02T05:33:00Z
Current draught
8 m
Maximum static draught
5 m
Year built
1998-01-01
Gross tonnage
12475
Dead weight
19651 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-04T23:22:12Z