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Passenger
BAC 17
MMSI 226006750 · Call sign FM4841
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Passenger
Flag
FRALength
20 m
Beam
8 m
Call sign
FM4841
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
BAC 17, a ferry listed on the France registry, measures 20 metres on deck. She carries a 8 m beam. Look for MMSI 226006750, call sign FM4841. BAC 17 can join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network for free: think of it as a watch network that has every boat's back.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 03:57 UTC
Position
49.4293° N, 0.8036° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
1.5 kn
Course
112°
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About BAC 17
What kind of vessel is BAC 17?
BAC 17 is a Passenger flagged to France.
Where was BAC 17 last seen?
BAC 17 was last reported in the English Channel in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is BAC 17's MMSI?
BAC 17's MMSI is 226006750. Call sign FM4841.
How big is BAC 17?
BAC 17 is about 20 m long, 8 m on the beam.
Is BAC 17 on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If BAC 17 is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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