Question 1

Where is HD CONTENDER right now?

Accepted Answer

HD CONTENDER was last reported. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for HD CONTENDER?

Accepted Answer

HD CONTENDER broadcasts MMSI 657939000 and is registered as IMO 9122796. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is HD CONTENDER?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

How can I see the live position of HD CONTENDER?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from HD CONTENDER 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.

Question 5

How often is HD CONTENDER's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is HD CONTENDER?

Accepted Answer

As a dredger, HD CONTENDER sits in the same design class as the other dredgers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full dredger directory at /vessel-type/military-special.

HD CONTENDER — Dredger · IMO 9122796

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