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Passenger
VIKING VELA
MMSI 257526000 · Call sign LATY8
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Passenger
Flag
NORLength
240 m
Beam
33 m
Draft
6.5 m
Call sign
LATY8
IMO
9852432
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
VIKING VELA, a passenger craft wearing Norwegian colours, measures 240 metres on deck. She has 33 metres in the beam and a draft measuring 6.5 metres. She broadcasts as MMSI 257526000, call sign LATY8, IMO 9852432. The Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network welcomes VIKING VELA — free to join, cruiser-run, and always on watch.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 12:07 UTC
Position
51.4843° N, 0.0143° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
210°
Destination
GREENWICH
ETA
06-07 03:15 UTC
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About VIKING VELA
What kind of vessel is VIKING VELA?
VIKING VELA is a Passenger flagged to Norway.
Where was VIKING VELA last seen?
VIKING VELA was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VIKING VELA's MMSI?
VIKING VELA's MMSI is 257526000. Call sign LATY8. IMO 9852432.
How big is VIKING VELA?
VIKING VELA is about 240 m long, 33 m on the beam, drawing 6.5 m.
Is VIKING VELA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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