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DEFENDER IV — Military Ops · IMO 9786401

NG
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DEFENDER IV was last reported, at 4.6951° N, 7.1579° E.

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DEFENDER IV

DEFENDER IV

Identity

Military Ops
Type
Nigeria flagNG
Flag
9786401
IMO Number
657170800
MMSI
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Call Sign

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About DEFENDER IV

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

DEFENDER IV — Military Ops

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

DEFENDER IV route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from DEFENDER IV is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of DEFENDER IV 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 IV 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 DEFENDER IV right now?+
DEFENDER IV 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 IV?+
DEFENDER IV broadcasts MMSI 657170800 and is registered as IMO 9786401. 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 IV?+
DEFENDER IV 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 IV?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from DEFENDER IV 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 IV'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 IV?+
As a military ops, DEFENDER IV 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 IV — Key Facts

MMSI
657170800
IMO number
9786401
Vessel type
Military Ops
Flag state
NG
Current speed
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Course over ground
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Last known position
4.6951°, 7.1579°