Where is Highland Defender now?

Highland Defender (Other, United Kingdom flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 22:51 UTC, moored, near Cuxhaven (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was CUXHAVEN (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 4, 2026, 19:21 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Highland Defender?

Highland Defender is a other sailing under the flag of United Kingdom, built in 2013 by Remontowa. The vessel is 87.3 m long and has a gross tonnage of 4,125.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Highland Defender?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Highland Defender from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Highland Defender. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Highland Defender

Other · United Kingdom · built 2013 · AIS Class A

IMO9639335MMSI235094267Call sign2FUB8Last AIS position Oct 4, 2026, 22:51 UTC

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In short

Highland Defender (Other, United Kingdom flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 22:51 UTC, moored, near Cuxhaven (North Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is CUXHAVEN; its reported draught is 4.7 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 4, 2026, 19:21 UTC).

Vessel type: Other
Flag: United Kingdom
Year built: 2013
Gross tonnage: 4,125
Size (length × beam): 87 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 4, 2026, 22:51 UTC

Position: 53.8599° N, 8.7157° E
Area: North Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 250°
Heading: 313°

53.8599° N, 8.7157° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Highland Defender
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9639335
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 235094267
Call signWhat is a call sign?: 2FUB8
Flag: United Kingdom
Vessel type: Other
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 4,125
Length overall: 87.3 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2013

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Builder: Remontowa
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is Highland Defender now?: Highland Defender (Other, United Kingdom flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 4, 2026, 22:51 UTC, moored, near Cuxhaven (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was CUXHAVEN (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 4, 2026, 19:21 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Highland Defender?: Highland Defender is a other sailing under the flag of United Kingdom, built in 2013 by Remontowa. The vessel is 87.3 m long and has a gross tonnage of 4,125.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Highland Defender?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Highland Defender from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Highland Defender. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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