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VIKING DRIVE — Cargo · IMO 9188817

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World map showing the last known position of VIKING DRIVE at 31° 18.849' N, 124° 11.898' E
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Current PositionLast report

VIKING DRIVE was last reported under way in the East China Sea, at 31.3141° N, 124.1983° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 04:51 UTC. It was sailing from YANTAI to HAMBANTOTA with an ETA of 18 Sep 2026, 01:30 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
17.6 kn
Speed
181.0°
/ 186°
Course / Heading
7.7 m
Static Draught
8.6 m
Current Draught

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China flag
YANTAICNYTG
ATD
23:46 UTCSep 6, 2026
ETA
01:30 UTCSep 18, 2026
VIKING DRIVE

VIKING DRIVE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9188817
IMO Number
538009954
MMSI
V7A5387
Call Sign

Specifications

164 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
10,813 t
Deadweight
33,831 t
Gross Tonnage
10,010 kW
Engine Power
SLS HEAVY INDUSTRIES - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of YANTAI
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Destination Port
Port of HAMBANTOTA
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About VIKING DRIVE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VIKING DRIVE — Cargo

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 33,831 GT, and a dead weight of 10,813 tonnes, VIKING DRIVE is a cargo registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by GRAM CAR CARRIERS - OSLO, NORWAY, built by SLS HEAVY INDUSTRIES - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

VIKING DRIVE route and voyage history

VIKING DRIVE is currently on a voyage from YANTAI to HAMBANTOTA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-18T01:30:00Z. The live route and current course of VIKING DRIVE 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

VIKING DRIVE is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as VIKING DRIVE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VIKING DRIVE right now?+
VIKING DRIVE was last reported under way in the East China Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 04:51 UTC. It was sailing from YANTAI to HAMBANTOTA with an ETA of 18 Sep 2026, 01:30 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 DRIVE?+
VIKING DRIVE broadcasts MMSI 538009954 and is registered as IMO 9188817, with call sign V7A5387. 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 DRIVE?+
VIKING DRIVE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the MH 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 MH flag list at /flag/mh.
How can I see the live position of VIKING DRIVE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VIKING DRIVE 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 DRIVE'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 DRIVE?+
VIKING DRIVE is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, VIKING DRIVE 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. VIKING DRIVE has a gross tonnage of 33,831 GT.

VIKING DRIVE — Key Facts

MMSI
538009954
IMO number
9188817
Call sign
V7A5387
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
17.6 knots
Course over ground
181.0°
Heading
186°
Last known position
31.3141°, 124.1983°
Destination
HAMBANTOTA
ETA
2026-09-18T01:30:00Z
Departure port
YANTAI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-06T23:46:00Z
Current draught
8.6 m
Maximum static draught
7.7 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
33831
Dead weight
10813 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T04:51:00Z