Question 1

Where is SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH right now?

Accepted Answer

SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH has not broadcast an AIS position for 8 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Arctic Ocean, on 1 Aug 2026, 02:18 UTC. It was sailing from HARWICH to LEONIDIO. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH?

Accepted Answer

SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH broadcasts MMSI 740405000 and is registered as IMO 9798222, with call sign ZDLQ3. 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 SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH?

Accepted Answer

SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH is a maritime vessel registered under the UK flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder and full UK flag list at /flag/uk.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH 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 SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH'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 SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH?

Accepted Answer

The vessel's design class is inferred from its dimensions, gross tonnage and dead weight, all of which are listed in the Identity and Specifications panels on the vessel page.

SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH — Other · IMO 9798222

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