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Fishing
F/V LE MALPHA
MMSI 228131600 · Call sign FKVW
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Fishing
Flag
FRALength
16 m
Beam
4 m
Call sign
FKVW
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
F/V LE MALPHA, a French fishing vessel, measures 16 metres on deck. She carries a 4-metre beam. Her registration reads MMSI 228131600, call sign FKVW. F/V LE MALPHA belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 13:57 UTC
Position
44.5342° N, 1.4584° W
Status
At anchor
Speed
3.2 kn
Course
355°
Destination
LA COTINIERE FRLC5
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About F/V LE MALPHA
What kind of vessel is F/V LE MALPHA?
F/V LE MALPHA is a Fishing flagged to France.
Where was F/V LE MALPHA last seen?
F/V LE MALPHA was last reported in the Bay of Biscay in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is F/V LE MALPHA's MMSI?
F/V LE MALPHA's MMSI is 228131600. Call sign FKVW.
How big is F/V LE MALPHA?
F/V LE MALPHA is about 16 m long, 4 m on the beam.
Is F/V LE MALPHA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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