Question 1

Where is VIPER right now?

Accepted Answer

VIPER is currently in the South Pacific Ocean. It is sailing from SPRING BAY to SPRING BAY with an ETA of 13 Jul 2026, 03:22 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for VIPER?

Accepted Answer

VIPER broadcasts MMSI 503109560, with call sign SSD. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is VIPER?

Accepted Answer

VIPER is a maritime vessel registered under the AU flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full AU flag list at /flag/au.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of VIPER?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VIPER 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.

Question 5

How often is VIPER's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is VIPER?

Accepted Answer

The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page.

VIPER · MMSI 503109560

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About VIPER

VIPER — Vessel

VIPER route and voyage history

Vessel class and identifiers

Frequently Asked Questions

VIPER — Key Facts