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DEFENDER IX — High-Speed Craft · IMO 9786449

NG
World map showing the last known position of DEFENDER IX at 4° 25.301' N, 7° 8.646' E
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DEFENDER IX was last reported, at 4.4217° N, 7.1441° E.

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DEFENDER IX

DEFENDER IX

Identity

High-Speed Craft
Type
Nigeria flagNG
Flag
9786449
IMO Number
657160600
MMSI
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Call Sign

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About DEFENDER IX

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

DEFENDER IX — High-Speed Craft

DEFENDER IX is a high-speed craft registered under the Nigeria flag.

DEFENDER IX route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from DEFENDER IX is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of DEFENDER IX 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 IX can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full high-speed craft fleet at /vessel-type/high-speed-craft.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is DEFENDER IX right now?+
DEFENDER IX 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 IX?+
DEFENDER IX broadcasts MMSI 657160600 and is registered as IMO 9786449. 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 IX?+
DEFENDER IX is classified as a high-speed craft vessel registered under the NG flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full high-speed craft fleet at /vessel-type/high-speed-craft and full NG flag list at /flag/ng.
How can I see the live position of DEFENDER IX?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from DEFENDER IX 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 IX'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 IX?+
As a high-speed craft, DEFENDER IX sits in the same design class as the other high-speed crafts listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full high-speed craft directory at /vessel-type/high-speed-craft.

DEFENDER IX — Key Facts

MMSI
657160600
IMO number
9786449
Vessel type
High-Speed Craft
Flag state
NG
Current speed
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Course over ground
0.0°
Last known position
4.4217°, 7.1441°