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SANDUST — Military Ops · MMSI 657859000

NGUnderway Using Engine
World map showing the last known position of SANDUST at 4° 16.149' N, 7° 2.768' E
NSEW
Current PositionLast report

SANDUST was last reported under way, at 4.2691° N, 7.0461° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 01:59 UTC. It was sailing from PORT HARCOURT to PENNINGTON with an ETA of 29 Aug 2026, 10:05 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
3.7 kn
Speed
235.0°
/ 233°
Course / Heading
---
Static Draught
2.2 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
18:14 UTCSep 7, 2026
ETA
10:05 UTCAug 29, 2026
SANDUST

SANDUST

Identity

Military Ops
Type
Nigeria flagNG
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
657859000
MMSI
5NVN
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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Flag State
All NG-flagged vessels
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Vessel Type
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Departure Port
Port of PORT HARCOURT
Port traffic, arrivals and live vessel positions for PORT HARCOURT (NGPHC).
Destination Port
Port of PENNINGTON
Arrivals, berth specifications, and live vessel traffic for PENNINGTON (NGPEN).

About SANDUST

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

SANDUST — Military Ops

SANDUST is a military ops registered under the Nigeria flag.

SANDUST route and voyage history

SANDUST is currently on a voyage from PORT HARCOURT to PENNINGTON with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-29T10:05:00Z. The live route and current course of SANDUST 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 SANDUST 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 SANDUST right now?+
SANDUST was last reported under way, on 8 Sep 2026, 01:59 UTC. It was sailing from PORT HARCOURT to PENNINGTON with an ETA of 29 Aug 2026, 10:05 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 SANDUST?+
SANDUST broadcasts MMSI 657859000, with call sign 5NVN. 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 SANDUST?+
SANDUST 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 SANDUST?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SANDUST 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 SANDUST'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 SANDUST?+
As a military ops, SANDUST 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.

SANDUST — Key Facts

MMSI
657859000
Call sign
5NVN
Vessel type
Military Ops
Flag state
NG
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
3.7 knots
Course over ground
235.0°
Heading
233°
Last known position
4.2691°, 7.0461°
Destination
PENNINGTON
ETA
2026-08-29T10:05:00Z
Departure port
PORT HARCOURT
Actual time of departure
2026-09-07T18:14:00Z
Current draught
2.2 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T01:59:01Z