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Fishing
F/V BILLABONG
MMSI 228380000 · Call sign FHGI
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Fishing
Flag
FRALength
16 m
Beam
6 m
Call sign
FHGI
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
35
F/V BILLABONG is a French fishing trawler, 16 metres long. Her hull carries a beam measuring 6 metres. She broadcasts as MMSI 228380000, call sign FHGI. Sign F/V BILLABONG up free to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and join a fleet that looks after its own.
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Last known position · Jun 3, 2026
Position
47.4871° N, 3.4461° W
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About F/V BILLABONG
What kind of vessel is F/V BILLABONG?
F/V BILLABONG is a Fishing flagged to France.
Where was F/V BILLABONG last seen?
F/V BILLABONG was last reported in the Bay of Biscay in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is F/V BILLABONG's MMSI?
F/V BILLABONG's MMSI is 228380000. Call sign FHGI.
How big is F/V BILLABONG?
F/V BILLABONG is about 16 m long, 6 m on the beam.
Is F/V BILLABONG on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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