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DEFENDER VII — Military Ops · IMO 9755581

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Latitude / Longitude

4° 41.671' N
7° 10.186' E

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Under way sailing
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
275.0°
/ 0°
Course / Heading
0 m
Static Draught
2 m
Current Draught
ATD
Jun 22, 2026, 15:01 UTC
ETA
Jun 25, 2026, 22:48 UTC
From
ODUDU TERMINAL
To
BONNY RIVER ANCH
Record Route
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ATD
15:01 UTCJun 22, 2026
ETA
22:48 UTCJun 25, 2026
DEFENDER VII

DEFENDER VII

Identity

Military Ops
Type
Nigeria flagNG
Flag
9755581
IMO Number
657128500
MMSI
?
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
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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About DEFENDER VII

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

DEFENDER VII — Military Ops

DEFENDER VII is a military ops registered under the Nigeria flag.

DEFENDER VII route and voyage history

DEFENDER VII is currently on a voyage from ODUDU TERMINAL to BONNY RIVER ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-06-25T22:48:00Z. The live route and current course of DEFENDER VII are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass. View DEFENDER VII's full route replay to see voyage history, course changes, and port-by-port movement.

Vessel class and identifiers

Vessels in the same class as DEFENDER VII can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full military ops fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the identifiers for DEFENDER VII?+
DEFENDER VII broadcasts MMSI 657128500 and is registered as IMO 9755581, with call sign ?. 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 DEFENDER VII?+
DEFENDER VII is classified as a military ops vessel registered under the NG flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full military ops fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full NG flag list at /flag/ng.
How can I see the live position of DEFENDER VII?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from DEFENDER VII 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 DEFENDER VII'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 DEFENDER VII?+
As a military ops, DEFENDER VII sits in the same design class as the other military opss listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full military ops directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

DEFENDER VII — Key Facts

MMSI
657128500
IMO number
9755581
Call sign
?
Vessel type
Military Ops
Flag state
NG
Navigation status
Under way sailing
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
275.0°
Heading
0°
Last known position
4.6945°, 7.1698°
Destination
BONNY RIVER ANCH
ETA
2026-06-25T22:48:00Z
Departure port
ODUDU TERMINAL
Actual time of departure
2026-06-22T15:01:00Z
Current draught
2 m
Maximum static draught
0 m
AIS last updated
2026-06-23T13:38:00Z