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DEFENDER III — Cargo · IMO 9881782

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DEFENDER III is currently under way, at 2.8513° N, 5.7299° E, making 5.0 knots on a course of 186°. It is sailing from BONNY to BONNY with an ETA of 3 Dec 2026, 09:30 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 05:02 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
5.0 kn
Speed
186.0°
/ 225°
Course / Heading
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Static Draught
2 m
Current Draught

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BONNYNGBON
ATD
14:27 UTCNov 5, 2026
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BONNYNGBON
ETA
09:30 UTCDec 3, 2026
DEFENDER III

DEFENDER III

Identity

Cargo
Type
Nigeria flagNG
Flag
9881782
IMO Number
657200700
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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About DEFENDER III

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

DEFENDER III — Cargo

DEFENDER III is a cargo registered under the Nigeria flag.

DEFENDER III route and voyage history

DEFENDER III is currently on a voyage from BONNY to BONNY with an estimated arrival on 2026-12-03T09:30:00Z. The live route and current course of DEFENDER III 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 III can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 657200700
  • IMO: 9881782
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Nigeria

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is DEFENDER III right now?

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DEFENDER III is currently under way. It is sailing from BONNY to BONNY with an ETA of 3 Dec 2026, 09:30 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 DEFENDER III?

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DEFENDER III broadcasts MMSI 657200700 and is registered as IMO 9881782. 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 III?

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DEFENDER III is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the NG flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full NG flag list at /flag/ng.

How can I see the live position of DEFENDER III?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from DEFENDER III 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 III's position updated?

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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 III?

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As a cargo, DEFENDER III sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo.

DEFENDER III — Key Facts

MMSI
657200700
IMO number
9881782
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
NG
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
5.0 knots
Course over ground
186.0°
Heading
225°
Last known position
2.8513°, 5.7299°
Destination
BONNY
ETA
2026-12-03T09:30:00Z
Departure port
BONNY
Actual time of departure
2026-11-05T14:27:00Z
Current draught
2 m
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T05:02:00Z