Sailing vessel 🇫🇷France

TAO

MMSI 228212250Call sign FAK8275

18 km NE of Mindelo, Cape Verde

Last seen 5 Nov, 10:16 UTC

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17.0132° N, 24.9273° W

Speed8.3kn

Course220°

DestinationCLASS B

Voyage

Destination: CLASS B
Speed: 8.3 kn
Course: 220°
Heading: 227°
Position: 17.0132° N, 24.9273° W
Last report: 5 Nov 2026, 10:16 UTC5 Nov, 10:16 UTC
Nearest port: Mindelo18 km NE of the port

Particulars

MMSI: 228212250
Call sign: FAK8275
Flag: 🇫🇷 France
Type: Sailing vesselAIS type 36
Length: 15 m
Beam: 5 m

Not broadcast: ETA, IMO number and draught.

About TAO

TAO (MMSI 228212250) is a sailing vessel registered in France. It is 15 m long and 5 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 5 Nov 2026 at 10:16 UTC, placed it 18 km NE of Mindelo, Cape Verde. It was moving at 8.3 knots on a course of 220°. The crew reported CLASS B as the destination.

Frequently asked questions

Where is TAO now?

TAO was last reported 18 km NE of Mindelo, Cape Verde on 5 Nov 2026 at 10:16 UTC. It was moving at 8.3 knots on a course of 220°.

What type of ship is TAO?

TAO is a sailing vessel. It is 15 m long and 5 m wide.

What is the MMSI number of TAO?

The MMSI of TAO is 228212250. Its call sign is FAK8275.

What flag does TAO fly?

TAO sails under the flag of France (FR).

Where is TAO going?

TAO reported its destination as CLASS B.

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ALJABERA 🇵🇦 Cargo → CV MIN13 km away · 7.5 kn MALOYA 🇫🇷 Pleasure craft → CLASS B14 km away · 6.0 kn CHIQUINHO BL 🇨🇻 Passenger → SV/SA/SV14 km away · 11.8 kn MAR D'CANAL 🇨🇻 Cargo → SV/PN/SV14 km away · Stopped ESCUALO CUATRO 🇪🇸 Fishing → MINDELO → AREA16 km away · Stopped MAGDALENA 🇫🇷 Sailing → CLASS B16 km away · Stopped

Other vessels named TAO

Ship names are not unique — check the MMSI or IMO to be sure you have the right one.

TAO 🇱🇺 Pleasure craft → CLASS BStopped TAO 🇬🇫 Sailing → CLASS BStopped TAO 🇫🇷 Pleasure craft Stopped TAO 🇦🇺 Sailing → CLASS B6.7 kn TAO 🇫🇷 Sailing → CLASS BStopped TAO 🇫🇷 Sailing → CLASS BStopped TAO 🇳🇱 Sailing Stopped TAO 🇪🇸 Sailing → CLASS BStopped TAO 🇫🇷 Sailing Stopped TAO 🇫🇷 Sailing 1.3 kn TAO 🇿🇦 Pleasure craft 5.0 kn TAO 🇩🇪 Sailing Stopped

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