Where is Vega Challenger now?

Vega Challenger (Other, Brazil flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 5, 2026, 21:47 UTC, not moving, near Niteroi (South Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was BAIA DE GUANABARA (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 5, 2026, 16:21 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Vega Challenger?

Vega Challenger is a other sailing under the flag of Brazil, built in 2013 by Fujian Southeast Shipyard. The vessel is 59.3 m long and has a gross tonnage of 1,686.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Vega Challenger?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Vega Challenger 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 Vega Challenger. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Vega Challenger

Other · Brazil · built 2013 · AIS Class A

IMO9680786MMSI710029550Call signPV2579Last AIS position Oct 5, 2026, 21:47 UTC

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In short

Vega Challenger (Other, Brazil flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 5, 2026, 21:47 UTC, not moving, near Niteroi (South Atlantic Ocean). Its crew-entered AIS destination is BAIA DE GUANABARA; its reported draught is 4 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 5, 2026, 16:21 UTC).

Vessel type: Other
Flag: Brazil
Year built: 2013
Gross tonnage: 1,686
Size (length × beam): 59 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 5, 2026, 21:47 UTC

Position: 22.8334° S, 43.1237° W
Area: South Atlantic Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 247°
Heading: 158°

22.8334° S, 43.1237° W

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Vega Challenger
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9680786
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 710029550
Call signWhat is a call sign?: PV2579
Flag: Brazil
Vessel type: Other
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 1,686
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q84257349. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.1,296 t
Length overall: 59.3 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2013

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Builder: Fujian Southeast Shipyard
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vega Challenger now?: Vega Challenger (Other, Brazil flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 5, 2026, 21:47 UTC, not moving, near Niteroi (South Atlantic Ocean). The crew-entered destination was BAIA DE GUANABARA (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 5, 2026, 16:21 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Vega Challenger?: Vega Challenger is a other sailing under the flag of Brazil, built in 2013 by Fujian Southeast Shipyard. The vessel is 59.3 m long and has a gross tonnage of 1,686.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Vega Challenger?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Vega Challenger 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 Vega Challenger. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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