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PYTHON 181Law Enforce · IMO 9855020

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PYTHON 181 is currently under way, at 5.9049° N, 4.7885° E, making 3.2 knots on a course of 201°. It is sailing from ESCRAVOS to WARRI with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 12:12 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 10:41 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
3.2 kn
Speed
201.0°
/ 162°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
3.7 m
Current Draught

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ATD
07:16 UTCSep 7, 2026
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WARRINGWAR
ETA
12:12 UTCSep 6, 2026
PYTHON 181

PYTHON 181

Identity

Law Enforce
Type
Nigeria flagNG
Flag
9855020
IMO Number
657169600
MMSI
5NSL7
Call Sign

Specifications

N/A
Length × Breadth
2018-01-01
Year Built
133 t
Deadweight
267 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of ESCRAVOS
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Destination Port
Port of WARRI
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About PYTHON 181

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

PYTHON 181 — Law Enforce

Built in 2018, with a gross tonnage of 267 GT, and a dead weight of 133 tonnes, PYTHON 181 is a law enforce registered under the Nigeria flag.

PYTHON 181 route and voyage history

PYTHON 181 is currently on a voyage from ESCRAVOS to WARRI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-06T12:12:00Z. The live route and current course of PYTHON 181 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 PYTHON 181 can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full law enforce fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is PYTHON 181 right now?+
PYTHON 181 is currently under way. It is sailing from ESCRAVOS to WARRI with an ETA of 6 Sep 2026, 12:12 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 PYTHON 181?+
PYTHON 181 broadcasts MMSI 657169600 and is registered as IMO 9855020, with call sign 5NSL7. 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 PYTHON 181?+
PYTHON 181 is classified as a law enforce vessel registered under the NG flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full law enforce fleet at /vessel-type/military-special and full NG flag list at /flag/ng.
How can I see the live position of PYTHON 181?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from PYTHON 181 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 PYTHON 181'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 PYTHON 181?+
As a law enforce, PYTHON 181 sits in the same design class as the other law enforces listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full law enforce directory at /vessel-type/military-special. PYTHON 181 has a gross tonnage of 267 GT.

PYTHON 181 — Key Facts

MMSI
657169600
IMO number
9855020
Call sign
5NSL7
Vessel type
Law Enforce
Flag state
NG
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
3.2 knots
Course over ground
201.0°
Heading
162°
Last known position
5.9049°, 4.7885°
Destination
WARRI
ETA
2026-09-06T12:12:00Z
Departure port
ESCRAVOS
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T07:16:00Z
Current draught
3.7 m
Year built
2018-01-01
Gross tonnage
267
Dead weight
133 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T10:41:20Z