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MV A40 — Military Ops · IMO 9777058

NGUnder way sailing
World map showing the last known position of MV A40 at 4° 46.065' N, 5° 21.340' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

MV A40 has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. Its most recent report placed it, at 4.7677° N, 5.3557° E, on 4 Sep 2026, 18:58 UTC. It was sailing from ONNE to LAGOS ANCH.

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Under way sailing
Current Navigational Status
0.5 kn
Speed
84.0°
/ 276°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
2.7 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Nigeria flag
ONNENGONN
ATD
08:41 UTCAug 27, 2026
ETA
21:27 UTCAug 27, 2026
MV A40

MV A40

Identity

Military Ops
Type
Nigeria flagNG
Flag
9777058
IMO Number
657160400
MMSI
N/A
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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Departure Port
Port of ONNE
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About MV A40

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MV A40 — Military Ops

MV A40 is a military ops registered under the Nigeria flag.

MV A40 route and voyage history

MV A40 is currently on a voyage from ONNE to LAGOS ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-27T21:27:00Z. The live route and current course of MV A40 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 MV A40 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full military ops fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MV A40 right now?+
MV A40 has not broadcast an AIS position for 4 days. The most recent broadcast placed it, on 4 Sep 2026, 18:58 UTC. It was sailing from ONNE to LAGOS ANCH. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.
What are the identifiers for MV A40?+
MV A40 broadcasts MMSI 657160400 and is registered as IMO 9777058. 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 MV A40?+
MV A40 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 MV A40?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MV A40 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 MV A40'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 MV A40?+
As a military ops, MV A40 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.

MV A40 — Key Facts

MMSI
657160400
IMO number
9777058
Vessel type
Military Ops
Flag state
NG
Navigation status
Under way sailing
Current speed
0.5 knots
Course over ground
84.0°
Heading
276°
Last known position
4.7677°, 5.3557°
Destination
LAGOS ANCH
ETA
2026-08-27T21:27:00Z
Departure port
ONNE
Actual time of departure
2026-08-27T08:41:00Z
Current draught
2.7 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-04T18:58:00Z