AIS positions are typically accurate within a few meters. Updates happen every 2–10 seconds for moving vessels. Ships in open ocean may have less frequent updates due to satellite AIS coverage gaps.
OCTOPUS (GUARD VSL) is a Utility Vessel registered under the VU flag. Built in 1974. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 319 GT. Length overall: 40 m, beam: 8 m.
The vessel's IMO number is 7417678 — a permanent identifier assigned for the lifetime of the ship. The MMSI number 576211000 is used for real-time AIS radio identification.
Use the live map above to track the current position of OCTOPUS (GUARD VSL) on an interactive AIS chart, including speed, heading, destination and estimated time of arrival (ETA). To browse more Utility Vessel ships under the VU flag, use the links above.