WELSH-PIPER
IMO 8611491MMSI 232003506Call sign MGKA8
5.8 km NE of Norman Island, British Virgin Islands
18.3598° N, 64.5865° W
18.3598° N, 64.5865° W
Voyage
- Destination
- Avonmouth, United KingdomAIS: DREDGEA526 → GBAVO
- Speed
- 0.0 kn
- Course
- 217°
- Heading
- 28°
- Position
- 18.3598° N, 64.5865° W
- Last report
- 12 Nov 2026, 01:18 UTC
- Nearest port
- Norman Island5.8 km NE of the port
Particulars
- IMO
- 8611491
- MMSI
- 232003506
- Call sign
- MGKA8
- Type
- TugAIS type 52
- Length
- 69 m
- Beam
- 12 m
- Draught
- 4.3 m
- Deadweight
- 1,923 t
Not broadcast: ETA.
About WELSH-PIPER
WELSH-PIPER (IMO 8611491, MMSI 232003506) is a tug registered in the United Kingdom. It is 69 m long and 12 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 12 Nov 2026 at 01:18 UTC, placed it 5.8 km NE of Norman Island, British Virgin Islands. The crew reported Avonmouth, United Kingdom as the destination.
Frequently asked questions
Where is WELSH-PIPER now?
WELSH-PIPER was last reported 5.8 km NE of Norman Island, British Virgin Islands on 12 Nov 2026 at 01:18 UTC.
What type of ship is WELSH-PIPER?
WELSH-PIPER is a tug. It is 69 m long and 12 m wide.
What is the IMO and MMSI number of WELSH-PIPER?
The MMSI of WELSH-PIPER is 232003506. Its IMO number is 8611491. Its call sign is MGKA8.
What flag does WELSH-PIPER fly?
WELSH-PIPER sails under the flag of the United Kingdom (GB).
Where is WELSH-PIPER going?
WELSH-PIPER reported its destination as Avonmouth, United Kingdom (AIS destination “DREDGEA526 → GBAVO”).
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