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DEFENDER VIII · IMO 9755593

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DEFENDER VIII was last reported, at 4.6820° N, 7.1564° E.

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DEFENDER VIII

DEFENDER VIII

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Type
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9755593
IMO Number
657128800
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DEFENDER VIII — Vessel

DEFENDER VIII is a maritime vessel registered under the Nigeria flag.

DEFENDER VIII route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from DEFENDER VIII is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of DEFENDER VIII 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 DEFENDER VIII can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above.

  • MMSI: 657128800
  • IMO: 9755593
  • Flag state: Nigeria

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is DEFENDER VIII right now?+
DEFENDER VIII was last reported. 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 DEFENDER VIII?+
DEFENDER VIII broadcasts MMSI 657128800 and is registered as IMO 9755593. 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 VIII?+
DEFENDER VIII is a maritime vessel registered under the NG flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full NG flag list at /flag/ng.
How can I see the live position of DEFENDER VIII?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from DEFENDER VIII 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 VIII'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 VIII?+
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.

DEFENDER VIII — Key Facts

MMSI
657128800
IMO number
9755593
Vessel type
Unknown
Flag state
NG
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
4.6820°, 7.1564°