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Passenger
VIKING VESTA
MMSI 257944000 · Call sign LAUR8
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Passenger
Flag
NORLength
240 m
Beam
33 m
Draft
6.6 m
Call sign
LAUR8
IMO
9852444
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
83
VIKING VESTA is a Norwegian ferry vessel, 240 metres LOA. Below, she has 33 metres in the beam and a draft of 6.6 m. On AIS she appears as MMSI 257944000, call sign LAUR8, IMO 9852444. VIKING VESTA is invited to the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, where cruisers keep each other safe.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 18:27 UTC
Position
45.4226° N, 12.2578° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
27°
Destination
FUSINA
ETA
06-08 20:00 UTC
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About VIKING VESTA
What kind of vessel is VIKING VESTA?
VIKING VESTA is a Passenger flagged to Norway.
Where was VIKING VESTA last seen?
VIKING VESTA was last reported in the Adriatic Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is VIKING VESTA's MMSI?
VIKING VESTA's MMSI is 257944000. Call sign LAUR8. IMO 9852444.
How big is VIKING VESTA?
VIKING VESTA is about 240 m long, 33 m on the beam, drawing 6.6 m.
Is VIKING VESTA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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